Compliance & Patching System Administrator - Auria

Auria is looking to hire a Compliance & Patching System Administrator to support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program. Work location is in Colorado Springs, CO.

This individual will act as a point of contact for testing and applying patches on all main software/application systems, including workstations and servers. This team will support the system by interacting continuously with the cyber team compliance team to remediate any vulnerabilities found during automated or manual cyber scans. As patching can be an impacting activity, a detail-oriented individual is a must for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Experience with writing standard operating procedures (SOP) documentation
• Ability to build documentation to outline a full testing strategy for regression of functionality after patching workstations/servers

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• An active TOP SECRET clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience,
• or a Master’s degree  and 3 years of experience, 
• or a PhD and 1 years of experience,
• or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• 5 – 6 years of experience with patching in an enterprise-level system
• Monitor systems asset compliance via Tenable Security Center to coordinate a testing strategy for patching found vulnerabilities
• Administer patching solutions, such as:
• Tanium
• WSUS
• YUM
• Identify and work with component owners to build subset groups for patching testing before wide deployment of enterprise patching
• Coordinate with system owners to patch specific products/solutions, such as server applications, user workstations, etc
• Perform continuous vulnerability patching schedules based on cyber tool scan scoring and authorized schedules authorized by the appropriate board
• Notify the user base of upcoming patches and any projected impacts from this patching activity, such as reboots and new features being introduced

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active SCI and SAP clearance is highly desired
• Testing patches using a systematic process to limit the impact on the user base is highly desired

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($99,000 - $113,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.