Systems Administrator

Job Description

Elevate your career at NS2 Mission. We're seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in Reston, VA and play a pivotal role in maintaining the backbone of our technology infrastructure. If you have a knack for optimizing system performance, ensuring network security, and providing top-notch technical support, this opportunity is tailored for you. Join us and be an integral part of our mission to keep our systems running smoothly.

Position Responsibilities:

Monitor the system’s logs and applications on a daily basis. Automate this monitoring to the extent possible

Conduct system backups on an interval agreed upon with the Sponsor

Conduct data archiving on an interval agreed upon with the Sponsor

Perform system hardening of Linux systems according to information security engineering principles and industry best practices

Maintain all server, including Windows servers, Linux servers, Oracle database servers, Apache servers, DNS servers and Domain controllers

Apply server patches and operating system updates in a timely fashion as defined by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Automate this process to the extent possible

Assist the Sponsor with hardware and software acquisitions and implementation

Ensure software licenses are renewed as appropriate

Obtain Sponsor waivers as necessary

Submit Discrepancy Reports (DR) and Requests for Change (RFC) through the appropriate Sponsor channels

Work closely with the ISSM and other customer security elements as required

Positions Requirements:

2-4 years of experience performing systems administration

Demonstrated experience in the following: Linux servers, Windows servers, DNS servers, Domain controllers, and network storage devices.

Demonstrated experience designing, configuring and installing information systems that include routers, servers, switches, storage systems, and laptops.

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Microsoft Windows based domains

Provide field support via foreign travel 1-2 times a year

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience deploying the complete DevOps lifecycle including integration of build pipelines, automated deployments, and compliance scanning using test driven development

Demonstrated experience in the deployment, provisioning, operations and maintenance of Linux environments running centos and Ubuntu

Demonstrated experience working Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) policies such as ICD503 to ensure system security and data integrity

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with FSP

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

NS2 Mission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. NS2 Mission is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that NS2 Mission may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide in your application, with its affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

NS2 Mission maintains a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, where required by contract and permitted by law.