Associate Principal, Systems Administrator

Role Overview

• Install, configure, update, patch, troubleshoot, and maintain systems and servers in accordance with organizational policies, vendor recommendations, JSIG, and NIST 800-53 requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, system interface, and interoperability issues to ensure seamless system functionality and minimize disruptions to mission operations
• Implement and enforce local network usage policies and procedures to protect the security, integrity, and availability of assigned systems and networks
• Proactively manage system and server resources to ensure optimal performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability
• Continuously monitor system and server resources, including CPU utilization, memory usage, disk space, availability, and performance
• Perform regular system maintenance, backup coordination, recovery support, and performance optimization in accordance with the local contingency plan and Government-approved maintenance windows
• Develop, integrate, test, document, and support computer systems and supporting network infrastructure as required by the Government
• Conduct impact analyses before implementing changes to USSF networks or systems to minimize disruptions and ensure compliance with local Configuration Control Board procedures
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides and Security Requirements Guides to assigned systems to identify known vulnerabilities, harden systems, update security controls, and mitigate risk in accordance with JSIG and NIST standards.

Requirements

• 8 – 12 years of progressive experience in system administration, server administration, enterprise IT operations, or mission system sustainment
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as Info Tech, Computer Science, Cybersecurity
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• CompTIA Security + or equivalent DoD 8140-approved cybersecurity certification
• Experience administering Windows Server, Windows client systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, backup services, patching tools, endpoint management tools, and virtualization platforms
• Experience troubleshooting hardware/software interfaces, interoperability issues, system outages, performance issues, and recurring technical problems
• Experience monitoring system resources such as CPU, memory, disk utilization, service availability, backups, and system health
• Experience applying STIGs, SRGs, patches, security baselines, and system hardening requirements
• Experience supporting vulnerability scanning, remediation tracking, POA&M development, and audit preparation
• Experience documenting SOPs, troubleshooting procedures, root cause analysis, change requests, and system baselines
• Experience operating within formal configuration management, change control, and maintenance window processes
• Ability to coordinate technical actions with ISSO, ISSM, network administrators, cybersecurity personnel, Government leadership, and mission stakeholders.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• DNS

Benefits

• healthcare benefits
• paid leave
• retirement plans
• insurance programs
• education and training assistance