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Help Desk Technician with Security Clearance

The Swift GroupMcLean, VA🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Advance your career in a mission-driven environment with a competitive monthly salary of $5,000, where you'll gain invaluable experience in cutting-edge technologies and system hardening. This on-site role is ideal for experienced Systems Administrators with a security clearance who thrive in collaborative, high-performing teams supporting critical government programs. Apply now to contribute to impactful projects and further your expertise within a respected organization.

Quick overview

Salary$5k/mo
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeEmployee
Work modeOn Site
LocationMcLean, VA, United States
OracleSwiftAWSApacheDNSLinuxWindows Server

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe. We are looking for a Help Desk Technician to join our high-performing team on a dynamic, mission-focused program. This program leverages software engineering, development of web-based applications, and serverless infrastructures (AWS C2S). This position is in Mclean, VA.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the system's logs and applications daily, preferably leveraging automation
  • Conduct system backups on an interval agreed upon with the Customer
  • Conduct data archiving on an interval agreed upon with the Customer
  • Perform system hardening of Linux systems according to information security engineering principles and industry best practices
  • Maintain all servers, including Windows servers, Linux servers, Oracle database servers, Apache servers, DNS servers and Domain controllers
  • Apply server patches and operating system updates in a timely fashion as defined by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
  • Assist the Customer with hardware and software acquisitions and implementation
  • Ensure software licenses are renewed as appropriate
  • Obtain Customer waivers as necessary
  • Submit Discrepancy Reports (DR) and Requests for Change (RFC) through the appropriate Customer channels
  • Work closely with the ISSM and other customer security elements as required Requirements:
  • 10+ years' experience in configuration management
  • Experience in all the following either individually or as part of a team: Linux servers, Windows servers, Oracle database servers, DNS servers, Domain controllers, network storage devices and HP servers
  • Experience designing, configuring and installing information systems that include routers, servers, switches, storage systems, and laptops
  • Experience designing and implementing Microsoft Windows based domains
  • US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

Desired Skills

  • Experience deploying the complete DevOps lifecycle including integration of build pipelines, automated deployments, and compliance scanning using test driven development
  • Experience in the deployment, provisioning, operations and maintenance of Linux environments running centos and Ubuntu
  • Experience working Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) policies such as ICD503 to ensure system security and data integrity
  • Experience implementing, developing, and testing automation tools and IT infrastructure
  • Experience managing virtualized infrastructure
  • Experience recommending ways to improve reliability, availability, and maintainability Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire's 90-day mark. #LI-VM1 #Onsite

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