Linux/Windows Administrator

About us: Mission Driven, Employee Focused  At CTI, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.  If you’re a technical changemaker with a passion for Cyber Operations, Cloud and Data Analytics, or Engineering, we’re looking for you! Love what you do AND where you work - alongside a supportive, innovative team of like-minded individuals. After all, we know that your best work happens when you live your best life, and we do everything we can to make that possible. Are you ready for your best career move? Intel Agency polygraph is strongly preferred.
Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance is required for the position.
The day-to-day:
As a Systems Administrator you will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.  Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.  Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices/mobile devices, etc.  You will also provide support for the escalation and communication of status to customer management and internal customers. 

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI w/ poly
• Eight years of relevant SA experience.
• Understanding of Red Hat 6.5 and Red Hat 7 required.
• Familiarity with Server 2008R2, Server 2012R2, and Server 2016 required.
• Must have experience providing assistance to users and optimizing system operations.
• Must have experience with or familiarity with software and security architectures.
• Must have experience or familiarity with the following systems: Windows/Linux operating systems, VMware, and Networking: Switches, Routers, LANs, & cabling.

Preferred Qualifications (desired not required):

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.  Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Preferred certifications: CCNA, CCNA Security, RHCE, Network+.
• Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.
• Experience with Network Security Technologies (e.g. Multiple Domain, PKI, SSP, and Vulnerability Assessment).
• Understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Experience with High Assurance platforms.
• Experience with application integration testing methods.
• Experience with software deployment methods for applications, patches, and operating systems.
• Experience with OS and Application Hardening to include DISA, Best Practices, and High Assurance environments.
• Experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily system administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of UNIX, Windows, NetApp Data OnTap network attached storage, and VMware virtualization infrastructure.
• Track and respond to reported problems the tools provided.
• Install and remove system components or entire systems.
• Install, configure, integrate, and administer GOTS and COTS software.
• Monitor system availability and performance using administration tools provided by the customer.
• Troubleshoot existing system problems (hardware, OS, and application software) as reported by customers or the task lead.
• Perform data backup and recovery, which could include:
• Login to backup server and sign backup files.
• Login to backup server and correctly run the “write to tape" policy, which will be provided.
• Perform account, file, and print services management.
• Create and delete accounts in accordance with the governing security policies, which will be provided.
• Create file directories and permissions in accordance with governing security policies, which will be provided.
• Achieve Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Bulletin (IAVB) compliance via patch installation and management, and risk mitigation.
• Review audit data and log pertinent system events in support of accreditation and compliance requirements.
• Modify existing automation scripts to enhance systems support.
• Navigate and review current Gateway and Serial Guard log and audit files weekly.

The benefits package:
• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium• Vision with 80% employer paid premium• Employer paid Life insurance 100%• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term