Systems Administrator - Sterling, United States - Nodel

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    Systems Administrator - Principal I (Azure)


    Location:
    Dulles, VA

    Must have Secret Security Clearance

    Node is supporting a U.S.

    Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.


    Node is seeking a Systems Administrator with Azure experience to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.


    Responsibilities include:

    • Working on building, provisioning, and versioning cloud resources using infrastructure as code tools including PowerShell and Terraform to manage the Azure resources in the environment
    • Providing technical and system administration support through troubleshooting, identifying & isolating issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing appropriate solutions
    • Performing scans and remediating vulnerabilities in Linux and/or Windows
    • Responding to application-related issues, resolving on-the-spot problems (when possible), replicating the issue for internal analysis/diagnosis, and preparing technical documentation accurately depicting the problem and/or solution
    • Working alone on individual projects while being involved in larger projects - Supporting the operations and maintenance aspects of deployed capabilities
    • Supporting the development of system security documentation on new and previously deployed capabilities
    • Managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems
    • Helping to maintain the integrity and security of IT systems
    Requirements


    Required Skills:

    • Must be a US Citizen
    • Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
    • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
    • 8+ years of applicable, hands-on experience
    • Experience with Azure cloud administration, including management of Virtual Machines, Automation Accounts, Networking services, Network Security Groups, and Azure SEIM Tools like Sentinel and multi-cloud security tools like Defender for Cloud
    • Meaningful, hands-on experience performing scans and remediating vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
    • Must be able to manage the functionality and efficiency of a virtual desktop pool by proactively and reactively responding to trouble and incident tickets
    • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in systems administration
    • Ability to develop and maintain system/security documentation
    • Ability to interact with users to include software installs and hardware/software troubleshooting
    • Must be able to maintain knowledge of current system design to connect, configure, and/or enable information systems, devices, or components
    • Have the ability to assist team members by providing input to program deliverables
    • Be able to provide support for maintenance and change requests for all user-facing devices and systems.

    Desired Skills:

    • Experience with Azure Services, including Machine Learning, Analytics, Databases, Azure Identity and Security Services (Active Directory, Domain Services, Defender, Key Vault, Sentinel, Security Centre), Management and Governance (Landing Zone, Automation, Cost, Policy, Compliance), Migration Services, Networking (including ExpressRoute, DNS, Network Watcher, and Load Balancers), and Development (including Azure DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) and Azure Functions for serverless solutions, )
    • Familiarity with the following technologies in a cloud environment: ELK Stack (Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana), Ansible, Nessus, Clam AV, AIDE, Splunk, DNS, NAT, git - AWS cloud technology knowledge and implementation experience
    • Experience with Linux - Influential communication and ability to achieve alignment
    • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) knowledge and experience
    • Experience with agile tools, including Jira and Jira Align

    Required Education:
    Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree-level education.


    Desired Certifications:

    • DoD M Compliance at IAT Level I required.
    • Relevant certifications required (Red Hat, Microsoft, Oracle, Solaris, UNIX, etc.)

    Company Overview:
    Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

    Our Core Values help us in our mission


    They include:

    OUR CORE VALUES
    Identifying theRIGHT PEOPLEand developing them to their full capabilities

    Our customer's "Mission" is our "Mission". OurMISSION FIRSTapproach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

    We believe inSIMPLIFYINGcomplex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

    Our mantra is "Simple Secure Speed" in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

    Benefits

    We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:

    Medical

    Dental

    Vision

    Basic Life

    Long-Term Disability

    Health Saving Account

    401K

    Three weeks of PTO

    10 Paid Holidays

    Pre-Approved Online Training