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Job Summary:
JCS Solutions has a need for an Intermediate Systems Administrator to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. This role supports federal clients in maintaining compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal cybersecurity standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!
What’s in it for you:
- Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture
- Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment
- A robust benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- And more!
What you will do:
The specific duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of IT systems by applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), managing system patches, and overseeing vulnerability management processes
- Responsible for identifying points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) guidelines and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies, along with assisting users as needed in a classified computing environment
- Must be able to work independently as well as with a team of IT analysts, administrators, and engineers
- Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events
- STIG Application and Compliance:
- Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across various systems and applications
- Conduct regular STIG compliance checks using tools like SCAP Compliance Checker and STIG Viewer
- Document STIG configurations and remediation actions to ensure audit readiness
- Patching and System Updates:
- Manage and deploy operating systems and application patches in accordance with federal patch management policies
- Coordinate patch schedules to minimize operational impact while meeting compliance deadlines
- Verify patch deployment success and troubleshoot any issues arising from updates
- Vulnerability Management:
- Perform regular vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, or similar platforms
- Administration of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems, including Trellix
- Analyze scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, and develop mitigation strategies
- Track and report on vulnerability remediation progress to ensure compliance with federal standards
- System Hardening:
- Harden systems by applying best practices and federal security guidelines to reduce attack surfaces
- Maintain configuration baselines and ensure systems adhere to DoD and NIST standards
- Incident Response Support:
- Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring
- Assist in identifying and responding to security incidents related to vulnerabilities or misconfigurations
- Document incidents and contribute to after-action reports for continuous improvement
- Collaboration and Reporting:
- Work closely with system administrators, engineering staff, and compliance teams to ensure cohesive security operations
- Prepare detailed reports and briefings for federal clients on STIG compliance, patching status, and vulnerability management efforts
- Develop, implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures
- Tool Utilization:
- Leverage tools such as WSUS, SCCM/MECM, or Ansible for patch management
- Use vulnerability management platforms and ticketing systems to track and resolve issues
- Able to work in a high-energy environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must
What you will bring:
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
- Must be a US Citizen
- BS bachelor’s degree with 6-8 years’ experience or 10+ years of IA experience without a degree
- A Current DoD 8570 baseline certification, IAT Level II, i.e. SEC+
- Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, and CNSS standards
- Familiarity with network technologies (LAN & WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management
- STIG compliance, SCC and STIG Viewer experience, and ACAS expertise
- Expert with Microsoft Windows, Linux, and system virtualization in a secure network environment
- Must be able to work in a constantly changing regulatory environment with short-, mid-, and long-term timelines for remediating any non-compliance
- Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change
- Good writing and verbal presentation skills
- Experience meeting service level goals and targets
- Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
How you will wow us:
- DoD IS knowledge and experience
- Security hardening scripting/automation experience
- Ansible and or MECM experience
- Microsoft OS Certification (MCSE Win 7 or other)
- Linux certification (RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, etc.)
JCS Solutions LLC (JCS) is a premier technology firm specializing in enterprise-wide capabilities including cloud and infrastructure solutions, cyber security, digital modernization, next generation technologies enablement, software solutions, and mission support services dedicated to providing the highest quality of services and solutions. JCS delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies.
We are a learning organization that promotes a work culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.
JCS has been certified as a
Great Place to Work four years in a row and wasawarded as Washington Post’s
Top Places to Work for 2024.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
- Customer Experience:Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation:Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability:Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
- Inspire:Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity:Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
- Stewardship:Careful management of something entrusted to us
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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