System Administrator

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The Systems Administrator for The Threats, Targets for Testing and Training Systems (4TS) program will work with the 4TS Maximo team responsible for troubleshooting, updating, and maintaining support of Threat Systems Management Office’s (TSMO) Maximo and Configuration Management Systems (CMS) software applications/systems, servers, and network. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of system administration (Windows, Linux, SQL Server, IBM Maximo, and WebSphere) and experience with Windows domain services, imaging, virtualization, system security processes (i.e. STIGs/general hardening), and patching. The candidate should easily work with a team and have above average soft skills that allows them to interface with users. Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

Lead the administration and optimization of the Maximo application, including system configurations, customizations, and enhancements

Coordinate deployment and maintenance schedules, upgrades, and patches of the system to ensure scalability, stability, and security while minimizing down time.

Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site, as necessary.

Work closely with team members to capture and define system requirements, develop solutions, and align system capabilities with organizational objectives

Provide technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex system, performance, and/or integration issues

Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate, plan, and implement system improvements and new functionalities

Stay abreast of emerging Maximo industry trends, technologies, and standard methodologies to drive innovation and efficiency

Required Skills:

Minimum of 5+ years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience in Windows administration.

Proficiency in IBM Maximo, IBM Websphere, IBM HTTP Servers (IHS), MS Internet Information Services (IIS), and MS SQL Server systems administration

Proficiency in implementing and managing SSL

Proficiency with patching, updating and configuring Windows systems.

Proficient in File Share configuration and mount points.

Can manage Windows domain services (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, etc.)

Experience with networking (switch management and configuration, managing and setting up VLANs, subnetting, etc.)

Experience with device imaging (Linux & Windows)

Familiar with reverse proxies, and RD and SSH Gateways

Experience with configuring and managing storage solutions. (SANs & NASs, Fiber channel, switches)

Proficient configuring and managing virtual environments.

Understanding and proficiency in implementing and maintaining system security. (Applying STIGs, general hardening, vulnerability scanning)

Experience with obtaining and maintaining Authorization To Operate (ATOs)

Experience with planning and designing hardware architecture and system design

End point device management experience

Capable of scripting (Bash, PowerShell) and familiar with various programming languages

Experience configuring and managing software development containerization, automation, and analysis tools

Desired Skills:

Proficiency with patching, updating, and configuring Linux

Experience working in or managing the systems of a SOC.

Experience with multi-level security solutions

Background in Systems Engineering and Software Engineering practices.

ACTIVE Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain additional program-level special clearances

Experience with commercial-off-the-shelf security technologies and trusted products

Desired Certifications:

Security + or higher, Microsoft System Administrator or Engineer certification, CCNA

Education Requirements:

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field