Systems Administrator II 4P/599

Systems Administrator II Location: Atlanta, GA Contract - 5 Months Client - Georgia Power Position Overview The Systems Administrator II is responsible for administering, supporting, and optimizing network detection and response (NDR) sensors and network packet capture infrastructure. This role ensures the availability, integrity, and sustainability of critical security systems while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to maintain operational excellence. This position requires strong Linux administration skills, cybersecurity knowledge, automation capabilities, and the ability to troubleshoot complex security infrastructure issues independently. Key Responsibilities Security Infrastructure Administration Administer, support, and optimize Network Detection and Response (NDR) sensors Maintain network packet capture infrastructure Engineer and maintain resilient security infrastructure for sustainability and reliability Execute hardware lifecycle activities including upgrades, replacements, and vendor‑recommended updates Monitoring & Operational Support Perform daily system monitoring, log reviews, and health checks Ensure system availability, performance, and data integrity Troubleshoot new and unfamiliar operational issues independently Collaboration & Configuration Management Work closely with detection engineering and network infrastructure teams Ensure configurations meet business requirements and data accuracy standards Support security research, assessments, presentations, and industry collaboration efforts Automation & Process Improvement Develop automation, processes, and procedures to improve operational efficiency Support solution optimization initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 3+ years of experience in system administration and operational support Production experience supporting enterprise applications, systems, and server hardware Working knowledge of computer networking concepts including: Firewalls

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NetFlow System logging Experience with: Python Linux CLI Unix shell scripting REST APIs Ability to analyze complex security problems and design effective solutions Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and share knowledge Valid state driver’s license Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Zeek-based Network Detection and Response (NDR) platforms Experience with network packet broker or packet aggregation hardware Strong understanding of current and emerging cybersecurity technologies Experience with network administration and Cisco CLI commands Familiarity with information security frameworks and compliance standards Relevant cybersecurity certifications #J-18808-Ljbffr 4p-Consulting-Inc.