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Classified Systems Administrator
$120,900 - 184,500
RAND
Main Street 1776, Santa Monica
$120,900 - 184,500
Requirements
Must:
- Extensive expertise in managing Red Hat Linux environments for those with a focus on Linux administration.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in both Linux and Windows environments adhering to strict security and compliance standards; for Windows roles, Linux experience is advantageous.
- Proficient mid-level knowledge of DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, server virtualization, and Active Directory.
- Familiarity with security community resources and evolving requirements is a plus.
- Capability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, demonstrating initiative and ownership of assignments.
- Strong attention to detail complemented by excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, showcasing organizational skills.
- Competence in supporting Windows Servers, SAN & NAS storage, and ESX at a mid-level.
- At least 1 year of experience in Cloud Operations.
- In-depth understanding of secure network protocols, encryption standards, and VPN technologies pertaining to classified environments.
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies and cloud-based classified solutions, such as government-approved cloud platforms.
- Acquainted with incident response methods, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning relevant to classified IT environments.
- Insight into automated monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms for proactive system management and compliance.
- Comprehension of configuration management and change control processes applicable to classified systems.
- Awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques for vital classified systems.
- Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) practices and privileged user controls within classified IT contexts.
- Advanced skills in systems integration, merging on-premises and cloud-based classified systems.
- Proficiency in performance optimization, capacity planning, and resource management for servers, networks, and applications.
- Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities for identifying underlying issues of complex system failures.
- Expertise in safely managing classified endpoints, mobile devices, and remote access solutions.
- Skilled in planning, implementing, and maintaining backup, archiving, and disaster recovery solutions tailored for classified environments.
- Excellent documentation capabilities for technical processes, system configurations, and compliance reports.
Responsibilities
- Operate autonomously with minimal supervision, prioritizing tasks and driving projects to completion.
- Lead medium- to large-scale projects and technology deployments for classified systems owned by government and contractors, focusing on solution design, architecture, and deployment.
- Assign, coordinate, supervise, and assess the technical work of colleagues; provide mentorship and technical guidance within the Classified IT team.
- Serve as the primary resource for escalation on platform-specific issues, offering advice on Windows or Linux-based infrastructure choices.
- Configure, maintain, and support classified servers, operating systems, applications, and network frameworks.
- Install, set up, and maintain Linux systems (e.g., RHEL 8), managing OS upgrades, software installations, service configuration, shell scripting, VMWare, and network storage solutions.
- Ensure the integrity, availability, and performance of classified data, voice, and LAN/WAN networks; identify problems, develop solutions, and guarantee successful execution.
- Analyze capacity and performance needs, initiating system expansions, upgrades, or migrations as required.
- Assess and suggest improvements to hardware, software, network designs, and infrastructure for enhanced functionality, security, and cost efficiency.
- Safeguard classified information and systems by implementing necessary security protocols and operational practices.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams in evaluating, customizing, accrediting, and deploying classified hardware and software solutions.
- Manage classified cloud-based systems, including deployment, administration, performance monitoring, and compliance checks.
- Facilitate classified data transfer operations according to established protocols and control standards.
- Maintain familiarity with policies, STIGs, NISPOM, NIST 800-53, ICD 503, ICD 1253, DAPPM guidelines, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) requirements.
- Prepare networks, servers, and workstations for audits, documenting and reporting on technical configurations and controls.
- Act as an information resource for functional areas, providing consultation and training on classified voice, data, network, and system applications.
- Collaborate with other Information Services departments in the evaluation, adaptation, and implementation of IT infrastructure solutions.
- Follow ITIL best practices, including Change Management, Problem Management, and Service & Support standards.
- Perform additional tasks as required.
Description
We are the RAND Corporation, a research organization committed to addressing public policy challenges and fostering safer, healthier, and more prosperous communities globally. Based in Santa Monica, California, we employ around 1,700 professionals from over 45 countries across our offices in North America, Europe, and Australia. Our annual revenue exceeds $260 million. As a nonprofit and nonpartisan entity, we prioritize the public interest, with funding from government agencies, foundations, nonprofits, and the private sector. Our collaborative environment values integrity and objectivity, respecting the dignity and contributions of all team members. We offer competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, life and disability coverage, savings plans, and paid time off.
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