System Administrator
Huntsville, AL
Security Solutions – Public Safety Integration /
EX40 /
On-site
We are seeking a Systems Administrator Specialist in Huntsville, AL.
A Day in the Life of a Systems Administrator Specialist:
- Manage emails, review alerts, and prioritize tasks.
- Day-to-Day: General system administration tasks include remediating cybersecurity findings, assisting with Active Directory management, and troubleshooting issues.
- SPLUNK: Create, maintain, and monitor SPLUNK dashboards and reports.
- Project Work: Deploy and upgrade new and existing systems and software.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery: Ensure data backups are up-to-date.
- Documentation: Follow strict configuration management standards and maintain system documentation.
- Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with team members and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Work within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment, testing software, remediations, and troubleshooting problems as they arise.
- On-call Support and Maintenance: Periodically, provide after-hours emergency support and perform scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
This job is for you if you:
- Are detail-oriented with a strong ability to maintain documentation, configuration management, and cybersecurity within an enterprise environment.
- Can thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, scrum operations-based environment directly supporting our nation’s public-safety infrastructure.
- Have some experience with Windows Active Directory Group Policy Object (GPO) management
- Have some experience with SPLUNK dashboards.
- Have experience with client or server installations and configurations, both physical and virtual.
What we are expecting from you (i.e., the qualifications you must have):
- Bachelor's degree with three or more years of applicable experience or seven years of equivalent relevant experience.
- Current Security+ CE certification (preferred) or must be obtained within six months of the hire date.
- Experience working as a system administrator in a Microsoft Windows-based enterprise environment.
- Expertise working with Active Directory GPOs, preferably within a DoD environment.
- Working knowledge of SPLUNK, creating and maintaining SPLUNK reports and servers.
- Strong experience working with Security Implementation Technical Guide (STIG) Checklists using cybersecurity tools such as STIGviewer, Evaluate-STIG (EvalSTIG), and SCAP.
- Expertise in combing through logs, troubleshooting hardware/software problems at the component level.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.
- Proficient in configuring servers and clients with out-of-the-box solutions.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively with little supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Stay informed about our proprietary and changing software technology.
- RHEL kernel-based Linux experience.
- Working knowledge of relational database applications, specifically Microsoft SQL, is a plus.
- Computer-Aided Dispatch experience is a plus.
- DoD Directive 8140 certifications are a plus.
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Work Environment Requirements:
- Ability to remain in a stationary position and operate a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional ability to move or transport items up to 25 pounds.
- Communicate effectively in English (verbal, written) and possess visual and auditory acuity for tasks and safety.
- Manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain focus in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and high professional standards.
- Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a professional office and/or remote home office environment, subject to typical conditions
Required Level of Security Clearance: This position requires eligibility for Secret Clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for consideration.
Travel: 10%
