• System Administrator

    KIHOMAC (Colorado Springs, CO)


    + Administer the operations of computer systems related to operating systems, servers, and end-user workstations

    + Administer WSUS and SCCM servers for updating and patching of the domain

    + Perform hardening and remediation of operating systems and STIG compliance to reduce cybersecurity risks

    + Deploy and configure vCenter, Power Shell, and Ansible

    + Administer Container Platforms such as OpenShift, as well as maintain repositories/Registries

    + Manage a Linux workstation-based environment

    + Maintain and manage Secure Host Baselines for both Windows and LINUX

    + Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and restoration, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations

    + Develop and maintain system administration procedures and baseline configuration documentation

    + Ensure system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements

    + Focus on creating, upgrading, managing and sustaining physical and virtual workstations and server

    + Other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    Education/Training:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in management or other relevant discipline required

    + Master’s Degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience

    + Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (CCNA-Security CySA+ (formerly CSA+), GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP) required

    Experience:

    + 5+ years of directly related experience to Windows systems administration and Active Directory

    + Must have experience with WSUS

    + Must have experience with SCCM, developing and executing PowerShell scripts

    + Must have experience managing Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects

    Preference will be given to candidates with any of the following:

    + IdM

    + Managing CA certificate server

    + Windows server 2019/22 and Windows 10/11

    + Managing PXE servers

    + Experience with 2FA to include RSA and PKI

    + DISA STIGs and remediation of vulnerabilities

    + Administration in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and/or 8 environments

    + Powershell Scripting

    + Virtualization of Windows services

    + Remedy

    + Working knowledge of Configuration Management processes

    Security:

    + Must be a US citizen

    + Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance

    Physical Requirements:

    + Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

    + Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

    + Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

    + Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

    + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

    + Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

    + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

    + Short Term & Long Term Disability

    + Training & Development

    + Wellness Resources

     

    Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

     

    Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.