Candidates must have the ability to work within a group or independently where collaboration and attention to detail is critical to mission success. Travel is required at a minimum of 30%. Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 0 years of experience; 7+ years of relevant experience may be consider in lieu of a degree. Current active TS/SCI security clearance required at the time of application and must be willing to take and obtain an adjudicated CI Polygraph. Basic understanding of VMWare, k8s, Windows, Linux, enterprise implementation, migration, and maintenance. Experience in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and IA accreditation. Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, (STIG), JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification. Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA security, GSEC, SSCP, or higher-level security certification; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Network design and implementation experience with Cisco and HP switching and firewalls. Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) design and implementation experience Experience with cryptological devices (KG-175, KIV-7, KGR-42) technologies. Ability to travel up to 30% to various overseas locations or as needed. TDYs typically occur 3-4 times a year for 2-3 weeks per deployment. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. VSAN design and implementation experience Experience with NetApp storage Perform as consulting Systems Administrator and subject matter expert for classified government contracts. Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements, recommend equipment and software as needed, and oversee system implementation and accreditation. Navigate complex system configurations and implement enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability, and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary. Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems. Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis Make recommendations on how to purchase hardware, software, and system components. Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases