AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

 

We are seeking a skilled Multi-Level Security (MLS) Systems Administrator to provide technical administration of computer systems supporting the Exodus program.

As an MLS Systems Administrator at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will:

• Install, configure, optimize, test, and maintain servers, storage, software, and network devices.
• Monitor system integrity, availability, logs, backups, and resource utilization; issue daily reports and take corrective action when needed.
• Manage user accounts, software installations, license compliance, and security patching.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Procure and repair components including  government furnished property (GFP) items.
• Detect, report, and mitigate security incidents in line with the Exodus Incident Response Plan (IRP).
• Install and manage perimeter defenses (IDS, firewalls, sensors), updating rules to block malicious traffic.
• Collaborate with privileged users to resolve cybersecurity challenges.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5205.07 SAP Policy, JSIG, and other IS security requirements.
• Support RMF Assess & Authorize (A&A) activities with the ISSO/ISSM.
• Provide integration support for interconnected customer systems.
• Maintain authorized configurations per Exodus configuration management policy.
• Draft and test fail-over procedures to support continuity at alternate sites.

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SAP access
• Bachelor’s degree, or five additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 5-7 years of relevant IT experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification and Solaris OS credentials
• 3+ years of Solaris OS administration, with at least 3 years of Trusted Extensions experience

 Additional Skills for Success

• Experience with Linux and/or Windows system administration
• Experience with network security devices and perimeter defenses
• Knowledge of enterprise storage, backup, and recovery systems
• Experience supporting cybersecurity incident response and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), JSIG, and SAP security requirements
• Experience with configuration management and ITIL processes
• Experience with IT hardware lifecycle support, procurement, and vendor coordination

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $91,600.00/Yr. - USD $153,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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