IT System Administrator (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Description

A day in the life:

As an IT System Adminstrator, you will support our mission critical prime program by assissting with the installation, configuration, and integration of new systems/applications into client IT environements.  These include cloud, network, LDAP, and certificate-based infrastructure.          

What you bring to the table:

• Infrastructure Integration:
  • Understanding of fundamental networking concepts (IP addressing, DNS, subnets)
  • Understanding and Experience with:
    • LDAP/Active Directory structure and authentication
    • SSL/TLS certificate usage and basic management
  • Awareness of security best practices (e.g., user permissions, patching)
• Cloud Infrastructure:
  • Understanding of basic cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS)
  • Familiarity with AWS components such as EC2, IAM, and S3
• Containers & Orchestration:
  • Basic knowledge of Docker (images, containers, volumes)
  • Awareness of Kubernetes and how container orchestration works (actual experience not required but a plus)
• Support & Sustainment:
  • Ability to perform system health checks and basic troubleshooting
  • Comfortable using system logs and monitoring tools
  • Familiar with documenting procedures and resolutions
• Client Engagement & Communication:
  • Ability to interact with clients and internal teams professionally
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to changing client environments
• Additional Requirements:
  
  • 5+ years of professional experience in IT including 3+ years experience in system administration
  • A Bachelor of Science Degree in Omputer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced technical environment
  • Willingness to work off-hours occasionally for updates or incident resolution
  • Exposure to Git or version control systems
  • Experience using command-line interfaces (CLI)
  • Interest in automation or infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

Bonus Skills:     

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Entry-level certifications preferred:
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Linux+
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (a plus)
• Docker Certified Associate or CKA (a plus)

The total package: