Systems - Systems Administrator - Progression Inc
APG, MD 21005
About the Job
Systems Administrator (End Point Security)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (2-3 day on site, then remote)
MUST:
Active Interim Secret or higher
Experienced Systems Administrator
7+ years experience a Systems Administrator with EndPoint Security
5+ years of experience with McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Endpoint Security System (AESS).
5+ years experience with managing and configuring Windows Defender.
5+ years experience in evaluating hardware and software being considered for implementation.
5+ years experience with creating and maintaining PowerShell scripts for automation.
Experience with Change Management Control process and submit Requests for Change.
Experience with administering system security tools to include ACAS and SCAP.
5+ years of experience with recommending actions for optimizing system performance to include evaluations of technical and production performance.
5+ years experience with researching, developing, demonstrating, integrating, and testing innovative technologies.
Experience with implementing and monitoring the testing and installation of patches, updates, additional tools, and future versions of software.
Experience in making recommendations that addresses the future performance needs of enterprise services.
Experience with preventative maintenance and server patching
Security+CE required
DUTIES:
Ensure the client services are fully functional twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week.
Troubleshoot system outages to resolve the problem and recover the services to maximum performance in the shortest amount of time as possible.
Ensure that all client services, including underlying hardware and software meets all DoD 8500 series and NIST 800-53 security requirements.
Implement and monitor server backup and restore operations as defined in government SOP's
Develop systems architecture and other system engineering/administration documentation.
Create test plans to allow for a proper evaluation of hardware and software being considered for implementation.
Provide written evaluations of system concepts, system designs, and system support program proposals with the goal of recommending actions for optimizing system performance to include evaluations of technical and production performance.
Research, develop, demonstrate, integrate, and test innovative technologies
Implement and monitor the disaster recovery plan.
Implement and monitor testing and installation of patches, updates, additional tools and future versions of all software
Ensure the server logs are kept on a central log server, such as Splunk, and are provided to the ISSM (Information Systems Security Manager) upon request
Troubleshoot all IT issues for the assurance of server reliability.
Provide recommendations that address the future performance needs of enterprise services through ongoing monitoring of capacity planning and management for the continuity and functionality of the system operations and integration.
Perform full beta-testing to ensure full functionality and integration with all services prior to applying changes to production systems.
Provide the client with written test plan for approval prior to implementation
Provide written testing results prior to putting systems into production.
Perform preventative maintenance and server patching after normal business hours
Schedule installation of all required server patches to occur after normal business hours
Install patches on the client servers and workstations.
Upgrade, maintain and provide security patches on all servers
Ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Vulnerability Alerts and Security Technical Implementation Guides
Provide engineering consulting and compliance management
Assist in technical evaluation of the vendor submissions for compliance with client specifications
Prepare and present training information to the technical staff and user personnel.
Maintain systems and data integrity that includes virus checking.
Ensure maximum availability and performance given resources
Participate in Change Management Control process and submit Requests for Change
Administer system security tools to include ACAS, SCAP and Radix
Ensure STIG checklists and associated artifacts for all technologies are reviewed, and validation results are posted
Administer CBC's container on the Army's McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Army Endpoint Security System (AESS) ePO server toinclude all modules required by STIG, computer objects, policies and client tasks
Manage and configure Windows Defender as required.
Progression Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (2-3 day on site, then remote)
MUST:
Active Interim Secret or higher
Experienced Systems Administrator
7+ years experience a Systems Administrator with EndPoint Security
5+ years of experience with McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Endpoint Security System (AESS).
5+ years experience with managing and configuring Windows Defender.
5+ years experience in evaluating hardware and software being considered for implementation.
5+ years experience with creating and maintaining PowerShell scripts for automation.
Experience with Change Management Control process and submit Requests for Change.
Experience with administering system security tools to include ACAS and SCAP.
5+ years of experience with recommending actions for optimizing system performance to include evaluations of technical and production performance.
5+ years experience with researching, developing, demonstrating, integrating, and testing innovative technologies.
Experience with implementing and monitoring the testing and installation of patches, updates, additional tools, and future versions of software.
Experience in making recommendations that addresses the future performance needs of enterprise services.
Experience with preventative maintenance and server patching
Security+CE required
DUTIES:
Ensure the client services are fully functional twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week.
Troubleshoot system outages to resolve the problem and recover the services to maximum performance in the shortest amount of time as possible.
Ensure that all client services, including underlying hardware and software meets all DoD 8500 series and NIST 800-53 security requirements.
Implement and monitor server backup and restore operations as defined in government SOP's
Develop systems architecture and other system engineering/administration documentation.
Create test plans to allow for a proper evaluation of hardware and software being considered for implementation.
Provide written evaluations of system concepts, system designs, and system support program proposals with the goal of recommending actions for optimizing system performance to include evaluations of technical and production performance.
Research, develop, demonstrate, integrate, and test innovative technologies
Implement and monitor the disaster recovery plan.
Implement and monitor testing and installation of patches, updates, additional tools and future versions of all software
Ensure the server logs are kept on a central log server, such as Splunk, and are provided to the ISSM (Information Systems Security Manager) upon request
Troubleshoot all IT issues for the assurance of server reliability.
Provide recommendations that address the future performance needs of enterprise services through ongoing monitoring of capacity planning and management for the continuity and functionality of the system operations and integration.
Perform full beta-testing to ensure full functionality and integration with all services prior to applying changes to production systems.
Provide the client with written test plan for approval prior to implementation
Provide written testing results prior to putting systems into production.
Perform preventative maintenance and server patching after normal business hours
Schedule installation of all required server patches to occur after normal business hours
Install patches on the client servers and workstations.
Upgrade, maintain and provide security patches on all servers
Ensure compliance with Cybersecurity Vulnerability Alerts and Security Technical Implementation Guides
Provide engineering consulting and compliance management
Assist in technical evaluation of the vendor submissions for compliance with client specifications
Prepare and present training information to the technical staff and user personnel.
Maintain systems and data integrity that includes virus checking.
Ensure maximum availability and performance given resources
Participate in Change Management Control process and submit Requests for Change
Administer system security tools to include ACAS, SCAP and Radix
Ensure STIG checklists and associated artifacts for all technologies are reviewed, and validation results are posted
Administer CBC's container on the Army's McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) and Army Endpoint Security System (AESS) ePO server toinclude all modules required by STIG, computer objects, policies and client tasks
Manage and configure Windows Defender as required.
Progression Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
Source : Progression Inc