Job Description Summary

As a Cybersecurity System Administrator, you will be an important member of the GE Aerospace Research Cybersecurity team. This is a hands-on technical role that will require you to leverage your knowledge of cybersecurity, computer systems, networking and software to design, build, and operate high technology computing environments in support of business goals and in compliance with company/industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role will report to the GE Aerospace Research Cybersecurity Leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will...

• Be responsible for managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems. Serves as a front-line interface to users with technical issues.
• Maintain the integrity and security of servers and systems.  Conducts systems analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies
• Make recommendations for hardware and software purchases.  Interacts with third-party technology vendors.
• Duties may include installing new software, troubleshooting, granting permissions to applications and training users.
• Perform Server administration for Server Operating Systems.  Performs OS and vendor software patching on servers & PCs. Create/run scripts and tools to automate repetitive processes and provide inputs for improvements.
• Perform administration of physical and virtualized servers.  Responsible for the configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of physical and virtual hardware.  Monitors Physical and Virtual Servers performance using monitoring tools
• Perform, maintain, troubleshoot and do analysis of alerts on Servers & PCs.  Troubleshoot network hardware and software applications, OS upgrades, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
• Perform administration of servers & PCs in lab environments that are physical and virtualized using industry standard technologies.  Install new software, grant permissions to applications and train users.  Handle all levels of support.
• Serve as a Data Transfer Agent (DTA) for all programs.
• Assist with installation and support of network equipment.
• Perform other technical and/or non-technical tasks as required.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 1 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 4 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 6 years of professional experience

Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Eligibility Requirement:

-Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Required Qualifications

• System Administration experience from hardware to applications (operating systems, storage technologies, software, etc.)
• Domain and directory services management
• Proficient with maintaining best practice environments of physical and virtual systems (VMware, Netapp, Dell, HP, Cisco)
• Understanding of Networked Storage (NAS, SAN)
• Hands-on experience with backup systems, risk management, and data recovery.
• Hardware/Software asset management
• Demonstrated ability to assist in developing and implementing plans for upgrades and system enhancements
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of standard DoD security practices such as, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) compliance, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans & benchmarks, System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) compliance, and system accreditation efforts
• Experience with modern encryption and security mechanisms including MFA, PKI
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to have a current or active Secret Clearance with an ability to attain a Top-Secret Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to travel occasionally

Desired Characteristics

• Current or Active Top Secret Clearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who can accomplish goals with m