Secured Lab Systems Administrator

NextGen is seeking motivated, career and customer-oriented technical staff to join our team! The Systems Administrator will assist with establishing and overseeing the day-to-day operations and sustainment of a secured laboratory. The secured laboratory hosts and facilitates software/system prototyping, integration, and testing. The lab is a hybrid configuration to support both on-prem and cloud access. The Systems Administrator also coordinates with other unclassified and classified lab facilities at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD and other DoD locations.

• Ensure that all IT and related systems are kept secured and functional for use by end-users within the labs.
• Systems are primarily Linux and Windows-based
• Install approved software patches and assist with any network connectivity issues.
• Assist with any Information Assurance (IA) scans and patches that cannot be automatically applied to systems – monitoring the IA compliance of systems in the labs and assisting with any exceptions to policy that may be required.
• Ensure that laboratory systems are secured according to the requirements of the lab authorization.
• Maintain standalone system operating systems security.
• Maintain Program of Record system operating security.
• Maintain Closed Restricted Network (CRN) system operating security not connected to the C5ISR managed CRN.
• Image systems using Program of Record (POR) approved image.
• Perform password resets / account unlocks for locally controlled systems.
• Perform account creation for locally controlled systems.
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of IT Systems within the secured lab.
• Perform scripting/automation of recurring processes for locally controlled systems.
• Implement and monitor controls for use of removable media devices IAW draft removable media policies.

• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• System administrators (SAs) must be designated as Technical Level II (IAT-II) and have completed all required DoD training.
• Linux+ certification

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret and ability to obtain SCI eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred (additional years of applicable experience with appropriate certifications may be substituted for the degree).
• IAT Level 2 certification (ex. CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience.
• Active Army CAC

• Familiarity with Distributed Common Ground System – Army DCGS-A system
• Familiarity with PM Mission Command systems
• AWS environment implementation
• Familiarity with information assurance policy and procedures

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, tenure, race, or sexual identity.

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.

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