Cleared Information System Administrator with Security Clearance

Opportunity: Virtual Service Operations is searching for a Cleared Information System Administrator in Camden, AR to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for collaborating with a diverse team to assist in securing, design, architecture, implementation and integration of IT solutions and infrastructure deployments that enhance resiliency and availability of critical services and maintenance of existing technologies deployed throughout the enterprise. You will provide System Administration in a heterogeneous Windows & RedHat Enterprise Linux environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
• Setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.
• Coordinating system administrative support for training development/evaluations and operations and sustainment plans
• Coordinating technical and process document reviews and resolving system administration, engineering, and integration issues
• Participating and leading technical meetings with team members and other program personnel and representing the organization in functional area matters.
• Maintain and secure Operational Technology such as Industrial Control Systems by updating firmware and adjusting system configurations.
• Set up and maintain bastion hosts and internal firewalls to secure internal systems.
• Maintain and secure devices generally considered part of the Internet of Things (IoT).
• Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
• Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding and knowledge of Windows infrastructure services and Linux distributions to include DNS, File sharing protocols, DHCP, AD integration via LDAP, file system structures and permissions.
• Understanding of data backup uses and technologies.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of direct system experience or a master's degree and 5+ years of directly related experience.
• Organizational skills to include attention to detail, time management and ability to multitask.
• Must have Windows and Linux experience.
• 8+ years of experience with some but not limited to, the following technologies: Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, Veeam, AWS, MySQL, Remote Desktop Gateway, Windows and Linux administration, or Mac OS experience, backup, and recovery enterprise suites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification
• Direct working experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Knowledge in the following areas: patch management, High Performance Computing, OS Upgrades, computer security, system monitoring and logging.
• Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems.
• Knowledge of virtual host solutions (e.g., VMware) Knowledge of incorporating Operational Technology such as Industrial Control Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) into a traditional IT environment.
• Experience with requirements gathering, planning, and managing deployment, installation, maintenance and upgrade efforts, over multiple geographic sites.
• Experience managing IT services and support in a 24/7 real time operational environment.
• Industry certifications including but not limited to: Security +, CISSP, ITIL, ISC2, PMP etc.
• Knowledge of proposal development tasks
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, and/or Exchange
• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment
• Scripting Experience  Requirements
• Must be within driving distance of Camden, AR and willing to work onsite
• Must possess an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or above
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers