Cloud Systems Administrator

SSI is seeking an experienced Cloud System Administrator with expertise in AWS Cloud and knowledge of on-prem storage fundamentals. Individuals must have a strong technical background in DoD PKI, Windows, Linux, Networking, and DoD security assessment and hardening tools. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and support enterprise initiatives. Must possess an active secret clearance.

Work is onsite at NIWC PAC San Diego (Topside)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform systems administration, testing, evaluation and assessment for assigned projects.  
• Support development team with review, assessment and guidance for a PKI system (Windows workstation container) hosted on Agile Core Services.  
• Will need strong system admin/network background to be able to stand up and maintain test environments on AWS Cloud as well as physical assets.  
• Cybersecurity related tasking (ACAS scans, security controls, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, etc.) will also be part of routine tasks.  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Security+ certification or higher-level IAT I, II or IAM I, II
• SECRET clearance required
• System Administration experience (Managing Windows workstations/servers, remote desktop)
• Active Directory experience (configuring smart card login, configuring domains, managing GPOs, etc.)
• DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) experience (cryptographic algorithms, digital signatures, smart card authentication, etc.) 
• Middleware experience (ActivClient, 90meter, Axway)
• Knowledge of PKI policies: HSPD-12, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201, x.509
• Experience with Agile Core Services (ACS) and Containers
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience
• Knowledge of FIPS 140-2 Hardware Security Modules
• VMWare vCenter/ESXi
• Networking (CISCO ISE, LDAP, RADIUS, Ping)
• Cyber Ark, Radiant logic
• AWS Cloud experience
• ACAS Scan experience (mitigating system vulnerabilities)
• STIG experience (risk assessments, hardening)
• Ability to develop and execute test plans/cases