Systems Administrator

TEKsystems
$21.00 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Reston
Mar 07, 2025
Description Penn State's Applied Research Lab (ARL) has partnered with TEKsystems in order to bring on a Systems Administrator on a 12 month contract. ARL has the ability to make this consultant a full time employment offer. Responsibilities include: Ensure proper operational support of systems, server and hardware while engaging with stake holders through ticketing system Generate and maintain system, security, and process documentation Administration and secure configuration of various operating system distributions Oversight of the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations 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 Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, plus 5 years' experience operating within a DoD type environment. Required skills and experience include: The ability to certify and maintain information security related certification (Security+, CASP+, CySA+) A current, fully adjudicated TOP SECRET (Tier 5) clearance Knowledge in NIST/ISO standards, DoD directives, and regulatory requirements (800-171/53 and CMMC) Systems integration in a heterogeneous network environment Operating and providing systems administration and support in a high-security research computing environment Preferred skills and experience include: 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 Networking skills Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce. ABOUT THE ROLE: Major duties will include: Administering various operating system distributions, providing support for server and network infrastructure, overseeing the installation and configuration of systems to comply with Government regulations, the testing of system and software implementations and troubleshooting of technical issues. Duties will also include: responding to system and network security incidents; updating documentation for systems and networks; evaluating potential equipment components and software; presenting system and network security principles and technology solutions to diverse audiences; providing technical guidance to other lab staff. Other duties may emerge as the project proceeds. The Sys Admin will help support ARL Researchers. The Admin will be asked to do whatever it takes; this will be operational and project based. The Admin will be overseeing Windows and Linux servers, making sure systems are secure and helping the Research community with applications they work with on a daily basis. There could be some desktop support work involved; mostly building desktops. This individual will be a "jack of all trades". Preferably, this individual will have experience with building/sharing accounts in a virtual machine/server admin environment. This person will be working on 2 classified networks (tier 5 and security) but there will be someone to assist on the network stuff, as this person will mostly handle standard network installs, as this project involves constructing a network from the ground up! ABOUT ARL: Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is an integral part of the University and was established in 1945 at the request of the U.S. Navy. Originally focused on undersea weapons technology development, ARL now includes a broad research portfolio addressing the needs of various sponsors. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center, ARL conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nation's priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with industry. ARL has helped secure our nation for over 70 years. When Dr. Eric Walker moved 100 or so engineers from Harvard University to Penn State in 1945, the USA was standing down from its largest war ever. The vision, however, was to sustain the culture of innovation and development in order to keep our nation secure. Modern warfare and security are evolving rapidly. Where the nation previously enjoyed dominance, we now have to operate in an increasingly contested battlespace in the sea, air, land, and space domains - as well as cyberspace. Now more than ever, ARL is needed to help guarantee the technological superiority of the United States. The success and longevity of ARL is due in large part to the mission focus and forward thinking of our faculty and staff. Throughout our history, ARL has constantly challenged the status quo by developing and delivering disruptive innovation. Job Description Job Description Penn State's Applied Research Lab (ARL) has partnered with TEKsystems in order to bring on an two Cyber Security Engineers on a 12 month contract-to-hire basis. ARL has the plans to make these consultants full time employment offers. This position sits fully on-site in Reston, Virginia. All candidates must have an Active TS/SCI security clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph. 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. ABOUT ARL: Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State is an integral part of the University and was established in 1945 at the request of the U.S. Navy. Originally focused on undersea weapons technology development, ARL now includes a broad research portfolio addressing the needs of various sponsors. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center, ARL conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nation's priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with industry. ARL has helped secure our nation for over 70 years. When Dr. Eric Walker moved 100 or so engineers from Harvard University to Penn State in 1945, the USA was standing down from its largest war ever. The vision, however, was to sustain the culture of innovation and development in order to keep our nation secure. Modern warfare and security are evolving rapidly. Where the nation previously enjoyed dominance, we now have to operate in an increasingly contested battlespace in the sea, air, land, and space domains - as well as cyberspace. Now more than ever, ARL is needed to help guarantee the technological superiority of the United States. The success and longevity of ARL is due in large part to the mission focus and forward thinking of our faculty and staff. Throughout our history, ARL has constantly challenged the status quo by developing and delivering disruptive innovation. Today, more than half of our research portfolio enables capabilities above the ocean's surface. ARL's research portfolio has evolved over time to meet the needs of our defense, intelligence, and homeland security sponsors. ARL's research teams perform basic scientific exploration, proof of principal/proof of concept experimentation, applied research and development, rapid prototyping, and operational support for a sponsor base spanning all military services, much of the extended U.S. national security community, and other government agencies. To accomplish our mission, ARL partners with industry on many of our programs, speeding technology maturation and driving new capabilities to the field. ARL seeks intellectually curious, conscientious, and creative people to solve complex problems pursuant to our national security mission. In FY23 ARL sustained 123 Sponsors, and $416 million in net funded awards. ARL Sponsors include: - NAVSEA 48% - ONR 16% - DARPA 8% - USG 8% - OTHER DOD 5% - DTRA 4% - OTHER NAVY 4% - OTHER ARMED SERVICES 3% - OTHER USG 1% - USMC 1% - JIATF-S 1% - INDUSTRY 1% Skills* Linux, Windows server, Windows administration, Office 365, linux administration, system administrator, account administration, virtual machine, network installation Top Skills Details Linux,Windows server,Windows administration,Office 365,linux administration Additional Skills & Qualifications - Must be coachable; able to get up to speed quickly - Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills. - Must have good communication skills and be able to work with challenging people. - Need to be able to tactfully escalate issues and coordinate a resolution. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Reston,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.