System Administrator

DSA is seeking a highly qualified System Administrator with an active secret clearance to join our team in a hybrid capacity. 2 days are required onsite at APG.



Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance


• A Bachelor's Degree, in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other Engineering or Technical discipline + 4 years of relevant experience all within the last 4 years.


• Two (3) additional years of applicable experience with appropriate certifications/relevant experience may be substituted for the degree. (Total 7 yrs experience)


• Experience supporting the United States Army

Key Responsibilities

• Performs administration, maintenance and support tasks necessary to ensure effective and efficient information technology (IT) system performance and security


• Advanced skillsets utilizing Active Directory (AD); Managing Group Policies/Scripting


• Experience with automated patching; addressing vulnerabilities.


• Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains server and systems configurations (hardware and software) to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability


• Administers server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, messaging, and performs systems monitoring


• Consults on network, application, and customer service issues to support computer systems' security and sustainability


• Holds and maintains IAT Level II Commercial Baseline and Commercial Computing Environment Certifications as per DoD 8570.1M relevant to system administration duties


• Holds and maintains all DoD 8570.1M certifications required to obtain elevated access permissions.


• Maintains a systems cyber security posture to include scanning and remediation of cyber vulnerabilities


• Performs risk analysis to identify threats, vulnerabilities and likelihood and impact of exploitation


• Performs user support and problem resolution.


• Understands, follows and promotes the values and principles in the Agile Manifesto


• Understands, follows and promotes continuous cyber security risk management

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws. DSA requires background checks, where permitted, by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.

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