REQ#: RQ213123Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

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Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Junior System Administrator to support secured communications for FEMA’s Office of National Continuity Programs in Bluemont, VA.  The role will be responsible for a wide variety of continuity communications roles.

Responsibilities may include the following:

Manage the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and deployment of Cisco networking equipmentMaintain Cisco enterprise and distribution switches, performing routine tasks such as VLAN assignments, port provisioning, and firmware updates, while assisting in the deployment of virtual switchesPlan, implement, and manage Windows Server 2019 infrastructure, including operating system configuration, network interface card configuration, and local policy implementation, while ensuring all platforms meet the latest security and version standardsPerform Active Directory Domain Services tasks, to include user/group management, OU management, DNS record updates, GPO managementMaintain VMware environment, including VMware ESXi hosts to perform VM deployments, snapshots, and performance monitoring, while ensuring current patching across virtual and physical platformsConfigure and monitor security management servers and perimeter sensors to ensure endpoint protection and network threat detection are active and up to dateConfigure and update network policy servers and servicesUtilize SolarWinds and Splunk to monitor network and server health to proactively identify performance degradationMaintain technical documentation for system configurations to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and ongoing Authorization to Operate (ATO) accreditation effortsManage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipmentProvide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing communications capabilitiesDocument and maintain standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts.Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment

The ideal candidate will meet most of the following criteria:

Strong understanding of IP routing and switching fundamentals, including VLANs (802.1Q), enterprise switching architecture, and basic WAN transport principlesWorking knowledge of Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows active directoryExperience in administrating VMware ESXi hosts and managing virtual machine within VMware environmentUnderstanding of core network protocols for troubleshooting and managing environments utilizing DNS, DHCP and ICMP, with a knowledge of secure transport (SSH, FTP), unified communications (SIP, SRTP) and routing (BGP, IGP)Experience using network monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds and/or SplunkFundamental understanding of cyber security principles to include the operation of intrusion detection and intrusion prevention appliancesWorking knowledge of implementing security technical implementation guidance (STIG) and conducting security content automation protocol (SCAP) compliance auditsAdept at utilizing Nessus or other vulnerability scanning tools for vulnerability discovery and analysisStrong in performing technical troubleshooting to resolve hardware and software issues, using a fundamental understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS/DHCP services, and VLAN configurations to supportBasic understanding of voice over IP (VOIP) implementation to include how distributed voice services are managed by a communications management platformKnowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation associated with operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides.

Qualifications:

Available for travel within the continental United States for periods of time up to two weeks in support of mission activities.Possesses an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and possesses eligibility requirements to access sensitive compartmented information.Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to articulate complex mission information to members of U.S. Government’s leadership.Be capable of establishing and cultivating friendly relationships with partner agency personnel, third party equipment providers, and sibling programs internal to FEMA.Must be self-sufficient and capable of maintaining required operational tempo when working autonomously or with minimal supervision.Work location will be Bluemont, VA. with limited travel to Washington, D.C. and offices in the DMV area.  Work hours are flexible, but contract staff must meet minimal requirements on a weekly basis.  CONUS travel is at the request of the customer and may not be flexible under some circumstances.