IT Security System Administrator (15.10)

OCT Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

OCT is currently looking for an IT Security System Administrator .  This position is contingent upon contract award.

The ideal candidate will have experience deploying, managing, and operating scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS; knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., DNS, TCP/IP, and firewalls); working knowledge of a wide

range of datacenter technologies including: Linux Administration, Local (LAN) and wide-area networks

(WAN); Network protocols; and will be proficient in RHEL and AWS.

Role:

• Manage user accounts, credentials, permissions, access rights, storage allocations, and active

directory administration.

• Document user account creation and termination

• Document tasks performed and comply with the risk management framework regarding

documentation and security;

• Builds, configures, and troubleshoots software enhancements, application deployments and up-

grades; Troubleshoot networks;

• Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity;

• Report IT status to government and program managers;

• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem

resolution for client/server/storage/network devices;

• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information

Technology (IT) systems.

• Manage user access and permissions to all systems and data.

• Perform daily security backups and restores.

• Manage all monitoring and alerting throughout applications and infrastructure.

• Monitor important network metrics (CPU, usage, DNS, latency, etc.) in order to quickly detect

incidents as they occur.

Requirements

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience with AWS support.
• In - depth knowledge of cloud architecture.

• Working knowledge of datacenter technologies.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• At least one of the following certifications: AWS, Cloud, Linux, or Microsoft certifications

• Current Public Trust

Benefits

Benefits

 The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

 ●      Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

●      Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer contributions.

●      Paid Time Off

●      Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits

●      Training Benefits

Salary: $100,000-120,000 to commensurate with experience, education, etc. 

About OCT Consulting

 OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority-owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations led by a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.

 OCT was founded on the balanced business principles of structure with agility; innovation with purpose; and effort with value. We have created a collaborative, fulfilling, inspiring, and transparent environment that values diverse perspectives. We continually challenge ourselves to find new and better ways to do what we do, looking outward to build on industry best practices and emerging tools while creating space for all ideas. Join our team. Bring your ideas to our important work.