STR is hiring a Systems Administrator with an active Top-Secret clearance to support our Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Supporting senior administrators in implementing, deploying, and maintaining Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems in traditional and virtualized environments across a variety of hardware solutions
• Supporting Information Systems Security Managers (ISSM), Information System Security Officers (ISSO), senior management, researchers and other team members supporting the customers’ requirements
• Running vulnerability and compliance scanning tools and have the knowledge to remediate the findings
• Performing monthly patching of offline Windows and Linux assets
• Researching and procuring necessary hardware and software components required to complete a task
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of hardware and software licenses.
• Performing hands-on diagnostics at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
• Creating and/or maintaining end-user documentation for operating procedures
• Configuring and maintaining NAS Storage, Networking, Firewall, and Directory Services such as MS Active Directory management and Group Policy administration
• Performing performance monitoring, results analysis and enhancement, as well as process automation using PowerShell scripting and other available technologies
• Providing daily lab support, systems maintenance, problem resolution, tracing and project support
• Creating and maintaining installation and configuration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintaining current knowledge of DoD security, technical guidelines and organizational policies
• Providing support for production and development environments
• Assisting with requests in the ticketing system for Desktop Support Services including scanners, copies, printers, phones and phone services
• Providing ad-hoc travel and after-hours support for our Information Systems’ maintenance, patching and remediation

Requirements:

• This position requires an active Top Secret /SCI security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government 
• Understanding of the basics of Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows OS Administration
• Experience with business and engineering applications (ex. Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Visual Studio, VMWare and other scientific/engineering applications)
• Excellent problem solving, time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet customer demands and deadlines
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal skills, and desire to learn.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills

Preferred:

• Microsoft and/or Linux technical certifications
• Active Directory including Group Policy, LDAP backend, and Replication
• Enterprise Virtualization Tools
• Multi-Factor Authentication and Public Key Infrastructure
• Web Server management
• Effective utilization of Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGS) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Content and Tools
• Host Based Security System (HBSS) implementation and maintenance
• Current knowledge of DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS)

The base salary range for this role is $85,000.00 - $120,000.00