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1. Experience performing system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures (Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment; Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening) (Current security related certification; Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)

2. Experience monitoring networks and providing a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents; Must have the ability to independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units (Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM)

3. Ability to conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations, as well as oversight of installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations

Responsibilities include:

· Perform system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures

· Monitor all ARL Special Program networks and provide a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents

· Independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units within the Special Program environment

· Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations

· Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations and maintain compliance documentation

· Collaborate with IT colleagues on the design of technical infrastructures targeting specific goals

Required skills and experience areas include:

· Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM

· Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment

· Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment

· Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening

· Exposure to or experience operating within a DoD type environment; including knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53 and STIGs)

· A current security related certification (Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)

· Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Top Secret level or higher (may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility) is highly preferred.

• Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions

• Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stake holders through ticketing system

• Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations

• Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation

• Respond and remediate system and network security vulnerabilities

• Implement, test, and support new and emerging technologies while applying security best practices, and required compliance measures

• Conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations

• Present system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences

• Participate in the implementation of required policies, procedures, and configurations; make recommendations for improvements

Additional Skills & Qualifications 1. Experience performing system and security engineering including coordinating, designing, recommending, evaluating, and managing new and existing security services, controls, solutions, processes, and procedures (Strong understanding of cyber security, system administration, and networking fundamentals within a heterogeneous network environment; Experience with cyber security toolsets such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus/SCAP compliance checker and required workflows for system remediation and hardening) (Current security related certification; Security+, CASP+, CySA+, or similar)

2. Experience monitoring networks and providing a timely response to all cybersecurity incidents; Must have the ability to independently respond to alerts, tickets, tasks, user activity and requests, and events, generated by multiple security systems, IT teams, or units (Demonstrated experience in the enterprise level administration of both Windows and Linux systems via effective use of modern endpoint management tools such as Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, MECM/SCCM)

3. Ability to conduct risk assessments to determine residual level of risk and any required mitigations, as well as oversight of installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations

These positions will be filled at the intermediate professional level. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's Degree or higher and a minimum of 1+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A current, fully adjudicated counterintelligence polygraph

• Experience in automating management of Windows and Linux systems

• VMware administration (vRealize, vSphere, NSX, SRM)

• Experience in development of secure Windows and Linux system baseline configurations

• LDAP authentication and management

• Enterprise storage resources (ECS, Unity, Nimble, PowerStore)

• Systems management (SCCM, Centrify, Puppet/Foreman, Redhat Satellite)

• Active Directory/Group Policy

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