Position Description

Dynetics, a Leidos company, is seeking an experienced System Administrator to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The successful candidate will perform systems administration and management duties with all components of classified information systems on physical and virtual platforms to support contract computing needs. These systems will contain Microsoft Windows and Linux components such as data processing clusters, network storage devices, authentication servers, and workstations. This position requires attention to detail, critical thinking, solid organizational skills, and great customer service skills. The position also requires strong written and oral communication skills.

The candidate will be expected to Document existing process and procedures, to make improvements on and suggestions concerning our current operations. The candidate will need to research new technologies, their best practices and present how to implement new technologies into our environments with a focus on secure implementations.

The candidate will be expected to work with fellow team members, our security staff as well as their user base in a constructive manner to present cost-effective, relevant, and responsive IT solutions.

The candidate must be able to adapt to and respond quickly to challenging problems. The candidate should be prepared to assist customers to meet their goals while working within various US Government policy frameworks.

Basic Qualifications

This position requires the candidate be compliant with DOD 8570 baseline certification requirements for IAT II with a current Security + CE or equivalent. An acceptable computing environment certification will be obtained within 6 months of hire. (Windows, Linux+, VMWare, Server+, and Storage computing environment certifications are a few acceptable examples.)

Candidate must have a high school diploma / GED or equivalent with a minimum of (5) years professional IT experience with administration of networks and information systems.

1. The candidate should be capable and prepared to provide Tier II/I support to include hardware and software configuration deployment with specific focus on Linux systems.
2. The candidate should be familiar with Bash scripting and Ansible.
3. The candidate will remediate system vulnerabilities identified from automated scanners.
4. The candidate should have a demonstrated knowledge of current backup hardware and software mechanisms for disaster recovery and continuity of operations.
5. The candidate should have a strong understanding of DNS,DHCP, and knowledge of Active directory.
6. The candidate will assist Information System Security personnel with documentation required for RMF compliance.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Huntsville, Alabama, area or willing to relocate.

Other Qualifications

Linux or other open-source operating systems certifications are favorable.

Demonstrated knowledge of data redundancy architectures and virtualization is a plus.

It is desired that the candidate be familiar with US Government policies and directives (e.g., NIST 800-53, NISPOM, JSIG/JFAN, and/or DCID Memorandums) Experience with relevant JSIG/JAFAN or ICD RMF accreditation process is a plus, but not required.

Familiarity with SCC scanner and DISA STIGS would be beneficial to the successful candidate.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education preferred.

Security Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (as well as maintain) a Final Top Secret/SSBI Clearance.

Job Number:

01.09.06-2023-2

Closing Date:

03/21/2023