Lab System Administrator

This position will directly support the Army as a Lab System Administrator responsible to maintain and operate network enclaves for the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN), Closed Restricted Network (CRN), and NSA network. The main emphasis will be to ensure that all networks across the division stay functional to support mission priorities.

• Experience in maintaining and patching systems, software and applications to eliminate bugs/defects, security vulnerabilities on networks
• Experience in scanning systems for vulnerabilities and configurations to ensure networks stay up to date
• Experience in maintaining RedHat to provide updates addressing IAVA scans
• Troubleshoot and debug server-based application(s) and/or IT infrastructure component(s)
• Experience managing servers, which typically involves installing and upgrading the servers, as well as solving any kind of problems with the systems.
• Coordinate with the Information Assurance and Computer Network Defense organizations for access to assets/scan tools necessary for system compliance

• Integrate COTS/GOTS hardware and software as needed 
• Inspecting laptops, imaging systems and password resets

• IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC)
• 7+ years’ experience with BS/BA degree. (Additional years of applicable experience with appropriate certifications may be substituted for the degree.)
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly (CI Preferred)

• NSANETWORK Account
• RedHat / Linux certification
• Experience with High-Side Infrastructure
• Understand RMF best-practices 
• Ability to work independently and function within a team environment
• Ability to build trust and communicate with senior leadership

About NextGen:

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

•Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.

•Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.

•Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.

•Strive to achieve results as an organization.

•Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.

•Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.

•Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.

•Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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