Network System Administrator

Network/System AdministratorGalapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a qualified candidate for the Network/System Administrator position. This role supports Department of Defense (DoD) classified programs by assisting with the management and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and applications, to ensure secure and reliable operations within classified environments.The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in system and network administration, including supporting LAN/WAN systems, troubleshooting technical issues, preparing systems for deployment, and assisting with vulnerability mitigation as new IT capabilities are established.Basic knowledge of system architecture, security protocols, and disaster recovery processes is preferred. Familiarity with cybersecurity practices and compliance requirements, including JSIG and Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards, is beneficial. The candidate will work closely with ISSMs, ISSOs, and ISSEs to help maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission systems.Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 end-user technical support, performing basic troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, assisting with workstation and peripheral setup, documenting, tracking, and monitoring support requests, providing support across multiple network classification levels in secure environments, assisting with monthly vulnerability scans and local patching activities, supporting basic server and network switch maintenance, assisting with COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) duties, and collaborating with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission systems.Skills and experience required include active Top Secret with SCI eligibility, 3+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) experience supporting IT operations or cybersecurity activities, 9+ months of experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments, willingness and ability to complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CI Polygraph), basic experience supporting the daily management, operations, and maintenance of systems and networks, including cybersecurity tasks within Collateral, SCI, and SAP environments, ensuring compliance with JSIG and Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards, experience using daily, weekly, monthly, and annual operations and maintenance (O&M) checklists, and assisting with the development and maintenance of TTPs and SOPs to improve operational efficiency, ability to support enterprise SIEM tools, including configuring alerts, generating reports, and monitoring security events and potential incidents, assisting with evaluating technical risks related to cybersecurity tools, configurations, and procedures, and contributing to incident response and remediation activities, support assessments of the security posture of servers, network devices, and security appliances to ensure proper configuration and performance, experience assisting with management of COTS and GOTS cybersecurity solutions to track and improve system security and operational performance metrics, basic understanding of network architecture and infrastructure, supporting network modeling, analysis, and system upgrade planning, familiarity with technologies such as Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, virtualization platforms (Hyper-V/VMware), firewalls, IDS/IPS, scripting, and database security, working knowledge of security tools such as SIEM platforms, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, and LogRhythm, ability to work effectively in secure, fast-paced environments with supervision, and experience collaborating with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission systems.Education and certifications required include a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree and the ability to obtain applicable DODM 8140 certifications as appropriate. Preferred certifications include meeting Information Assurance Technician Level I certification requirements via one of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), PTO, Paid Parental Leave, tuition reimbursement, and Paid federal holidays.Security clearance is required. Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.Physical requirements include sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.