Title:
Systems Administrator
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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
·Responsible for the administration of one or more of the following data systems: Computer systems hardware, software, information systems & peripheral equipments such as servers, desktops, printers and storage devices. Maintains, installs, upgrades and configures data systems, administers operating systems, and maintains basic security and recovery procedures such as scheduling and backups. Under general direction, is accountable for the performance and results of a related discipline or sub-group within a function. Manages the delivery of functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to team members. Participates in the development of functional strategy and may be responsible for global processes and procedures. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 9+ years of experience.
Program Summary
KBR Government Solutions U.S. advances the priorities of the U.S. government and related commercial entities. We deliver expertise and differentiated, technology-driven solutions in the fields of scientific research, systems engineering, data analytics and mission operations, and we offer a range of high-end services from a portfolio that spans defense modernization; military, civil and commercial space; intelligence; cyber; advanced logistics; and base operations.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will Provide Systems Administration support to the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) All Domain Test Range (ADTR) and INDOPACOM Pacific-Rim Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability Team, Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) Secret Network (JSN) Node, JMETC Multiple Independent Levels of Security Network (JMN) Node, Secret Defense Research and Engineering Network (SDREN), Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN);
As a SA, you will be a critical part of our team responsible for evaluating customer requirements pertaining to complex technical challenges. You will assist with providing solutions to complex problems in a manner which meets both functional and security requirements. You will be responsible for keeping the team’s testing environment operational and in compliance with all TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements. To do this you will frequently work with other distributed team members to discuss current system status and desired future enhancements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
·Responsible for the administration of: computer systems hardware, network gear, software, information systems & peripheral equipment such as servers, desktops, zero clients, storage devices, and virtualization infrastructure.
·Install, maintain, upgrade and configure systems (Windows/Linux/VMWare/SQL Server, Horizon UAG, VDI)
·Maintain security and recovery procedures such as patching, applying STIGs, and performing backups of systems.
·Administration of infrastructure including but not limited to: servers, zero clients, malware protection software, HBSS, syslog servers, databases, ACAS, etc.
·Upgrade systems and processes as required for enhanced functionality and/or security issue resolution.
·Identify potential risks or inefficiencies associated with the configuration of the system and recommends appropriate mitigation strategies.
·Ensure compliance with data security policies, relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and TRMC cyber security program implementation plans in accordance with TRMC directives and applicable RMF requirements.
·Authors and/or reviews team standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation to ensure consistent systems configuration and knowledge transfer to other team members.
Basic Qualifications:
·MUST have an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE with the ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance.
·Minimum 10 years in a technical systems administration role
·Education: Technical Bachelor's Degree (experience may be substituted in lieu of degree)
·Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
·Willing to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
·Strong background in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of virtualization environments -VMware preferred (VxRail, vSphere, vDS, NSX, VCF)
·Virtual Desktop Infrastructure – Horizon, UAG, Provision and Maintain VM pools
·Solid understanding and experience maintaining zero clients
·Strong Windows Skills (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Web Application Proxy, ADFS, PKI)
·Strong Linux Skills (Docker, Containers, Kubernetes, RHEL, Satellite, scripting, ansible playbooks)
·Experience maintaining systems within a DoD Risk management Framework (RMF) accredited environment
·SIEM (Splunk, SolarWinds, etc.)
·Layer 2/3 switching, Firewall configurations, network micro segmentation, VLAN configurations, VRF
·Strong documentation skills (Writing SOPs, Creating Networking Diagrams)
·Coordination, Communication and Presentation skills
Basic Compensation:
$128,00-192,000
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
