Systems Administrator II (SA2)

Type: Full Time

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Overtime Exempt: Exempt

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Travel Required: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Active Secret Security Clearance

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Systems Administrator II (SA2) will perform the evaluation of system administrator, security engineer, and/or system owner proposed corrections to ensure compliance and best-fit solution.
• Present and submit data to management, develop reports, and produce procedural documentation in a comprehensive and cohesive manner.
• Systems Administrator II (SA2) will manage, attend, and support configuration control board practices.
• Apply system configuration changes and software application updates (patches) as required by automated security assessment tools. When software modification is required to execute tasks specified herein, a software version description shall be provided in accordance with CDRL A003.
• Consider Operational Mission Requirements when applying system configuration changes and work with system owner(s) to develop and execute plans and procedures to secure the system against cybersecurity threats to the greatest extent possible while providing continuous capability to conduct mission requirements.
• Systems Administrator II (SA2) will develop and enhance Operating Procedures, Process Guides, User Agreements, and system-level RMF Control Family Plans and Procedures specific to operating system configuration settings and capabilities.
• Identify, present and implement improvements to operating system configuration settings to maintain a secure operating system.
• Systems Administrator II (SA2) will provide expert subject matter knowledge of the following operating systems: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows CE 6.0, and multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Create and verify the accuracy of POA&Ms/RARs as identified by vulnerability actual test results;
• Ensure information systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices as required by the authorization package and NSWCPD.
• Systems Administrator II (SA2) will test system to verify adequate functionality for mission or project requirements.
• Systems Administrator II (SA2) may be required to travel CONUS (any state in USA) and OCONUS (primarily Japan, and any country in Europe). The estimated number of trips is 14 per year (estimated 25%-30% travel).
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to travel CONUS (any state in USA) and OCONUS (primarily Japan, and any country in Europe).
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Operating System Administration, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows XP (at a minimum).
• Ability to work as a team member, communicate, perform office functions and use office tools, customer focused and deliver exceptional performance.
• Possess excellent organizational and file management skills and the ability to plan and execute administrative work with little supervision.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Certifications:

• Minimum of one (1) IAT Level II listed certificate required:
  • CompTIA Security+ (CE)
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • ISC² SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)

Minimum/General Experience:

• Three (3) years of professional experience in systems administration, to include experience with help desk related support, for example troubleshooting stand-alone laptops, is preferred.

Minimum Education:

• Associates degree from accredited college/university in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.