Classified Area System Administrator

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 56 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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The Classified Area System Administrator joins the Corporate Information Security team within the Digital sector as an early career professional. This role involves hardware and software implementation, infrastructure support, and ensuring compliance with information assurance requirements within a classified environment. Daily responsibilities include setting up and maintaining Windows servers, desktops, and network devices, managing user accounts, and providing backup and recovery services. The position requires proficiency with Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, and ESXI virtualization, along with experience in Windows and Linux systems. Candidates must navigate Risk Management Framework requirements and manage air-gapped laboratory based systems. Key technical skills include troubleshooting operating system issues, documenting configurations, and handling classified materials. The work focuses on maintaining operational continuity and security across complex, dynamic, and demanding technical infrastructures.

Skills

Windows Server Linux Hyper-V VMware vSphere ESXi Firewalls Risk Management Framework TACLANE Security+ CE CCNA Security CySA+ GICSP GSEC CND SSCP Backup and Recovery Virtualization Information Assurance

What you'll do

Set up and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and network devices.
Contribute to hardware and software implementation and overall infrastructure support.
Document system configurations and baselines.
Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
Utilize desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, and ESXI.
Handle ticket load and prioritize daily on-site support and troubleshooting.
Manage user accounts and access control in domain or stand-alone environments.
Ensure the proper marking, handling, and storage of classified materials.

What we're looking for

Must hold an active Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Must possess a DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant years of experience and/or certifications.
Must have a minimum of 2 years of System Administrator experience.
Must have experience managing multiple air-gapped laboratory based systems within a dynamic, demanding environment.
Must have experience with desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXI.
Must have familiarity with Risk Management Framework environments and requirements for Windows and Linux systems.
Previous experience in a classified Collateral environment / SAP / SCI (preferred).

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