Systems Administrator - Classified Systems

Systems Administrator – Classified Systems

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator – Classified Systems for our Waterford, CT office.

What you will be doing:

• Support the administration and maintenance of classified information systems operating in secure environments.
• Perform day-to-day system administration activities including account management, system configuration, software installation, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls in accordance with government and company requirements.
• Support system auditing, vulnerability remediation, media control, and inventory management activities.
• Assist with maintaining system documentation including hardware/software inventories, audit records, and configuration management documentation.
• Support classified system accreditation and continuous monitoring activities as directed.
• Coordinate system maintenance activities and support classified equipment installations and upgrades.
• Assist users with technical support issues related to classified systems and applications.
• Support data backup, sanitization, media handling, and destruction procedures in accordance with security policies and procedures.
• Participate in internal inspections, self-assessments, and cybersecurity compliance reviews.
• Work closely with Information System Security personnel, Facility Security personnel, and Information Technology staff to ensure systems remain compliant and operational.

The Opportunities of Employee-Ownership:

• Providing important support to various projects and key systems across the company.
• Salary ranges between $75,000-$115,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.
• Becoming an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes:
• Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments and vacations, parent-teacher conferences, children's activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on time.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Sales Bonus Program
• Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• Health Care Reimbursement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Professional Development (e.g. Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program, and Targeted Skills Program)
• Relocation Assistance

Required qualifications:

• 3 years related experience with Bachelor's degree OR 5 years of experience without
• Experience administering Windows-based systems in an enterprise environment
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts, system patching, and endpoint troubleshooting
• Experience working in regulated or security-focused environments
• Ability to follow technical procedures and security requirements with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen, possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*

Preferred, but not required experience in the following:

• Experience supporting classified systems or secure environments
• Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, or vulnerability management processes
• Experience using tools such as Active Directory, WSUS, MECM/SCCM, or similar administration tools
• Experience supporting audits or cybersecurity compliance activities

*Maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.

Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law.

This job is not available to residents of New York City because of local law restrictions there.

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