Systems Administrator II (Corp178)

RII develops cutting-edge software for the government and military. We use agile development practices and user-centered design to create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems. We're breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world.
We are looking for a committed System Administrator to join our Infrastructure team. Solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Help manage large volumes of critical, real-time information about issues from global to local. Get s#it done.
This role requires an active US TS/SCI security clearance.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• System administration of Windows and Linux development, test and production systems   
• Implementing and utilizing our monitoring, alerting, and response system capabilities while keeping current with industry and new solutions that may integrate with program systems
• Utilizing security management capabilities.  Monitoring and maintaining awareness of user access logging, privilege management, vulnerability management, patching, and network throughput among various program environments. 
• Server builds (physical/virtual) hardware life cycle, system updates, software and security patching, and technology roadmaps
• Supporting and building out DHCP, AD, DNS, CA and Print servers
• Supporting various software suites (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Supporting Linux environments and VMware platforms (systems updates, patching, new builds, upgrades, etc.)
• Configuring and maintaining various access control methodologies.
• Documenting and/or updating IT and Cyber Security policies and procedures
• Maintaining secure computing environments through industry best practices such as DISA STIG or CIS Benchmarks. 

WHAT YOU'VE DONE

• 3+ years’ experience with Linux (CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu) and/or Windows system administration
• Managed Linux and windows servers on the VMware virtualization platform
• Planned and implement technical projects including new server deployments
• Conducted system performance and file integrity monitoring
• Supported user access control or IAM solutions. 
• Managed user issue identification, reporting, tracking and feedback functions
• Escalated user issues based on trends or alerts
• Supported data loss mitigation and incident response
• Conducted vulnerability scanning, mitigation, and reporting functions
• Managed alert systems and watch controls/duty roster functions
• Monitored network service logs (firewall, routing, DNS, etc.)
• Obtained industry recognized professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+ CE. 

EVEN BETTER

• Scripting/configuration experience (Puppet, Ansible, Bash, Python, Ruby)
• Information System Security Officer experience
• Experience with VMWARE 6.0 and later
• Experience with configuration of direct attached and storage area network units

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.