Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Position
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.
Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.
Apogee's ideal candidate is a motivated, self starting Professional who is comfortable working in a dynamic team. If you thrive on leading a sys admin team implementing and managing ConMon boundaries, then you'll love Apogee and this position.
What You'll Do
- Continuous Monitoring & Security: Manage continuous monitoring within authorization boundaries, utilizing the ICD 503 Security RMF Framework to enhance our security posture.
- System Administration Support: Offer comprehensive Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support, facilitating issue identification, diagnosis, and resolution across diverse system environments.
- Customer Support & Service Management: Efficiently respond to service requests via telephone and the Jira ticketing system, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Cloud & Device Management: Direct the operation, configuration, and maintenance of cloud-based devices, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Maintenance & System Diagnostics: Develop preventive maintenance schedules, manage user accounts, and perform system diagnostics to ensure hardware and software integrity.
- Security Enforcement & Updates: Apply strict enforcement of security policies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement necessary system hardening and patching.
- Reporting & Documentation: Generate regular reports on system performance, security posture, and incident resolutions, providing transparency and insights for continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements, present system updates, and align system operations with organizational goals.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, with 4+ years of relevant experience (equivalent professional experience may substitute for the degree requirement)
- Compliance with DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
- Proven expertise in systems administration practices, including server and workstation upgrades and maintenance planning
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team of Windows and Linux systems administrators
Desired Skills
- Previous experience within the NRO or an equivalent Intelligence Community (IC) environment
- Advanced knowledge in AWS Operations and Maintenance
- Understanding of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
What You'll Love About Apogee
- Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
- Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility
- Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
- Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
- Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
- Regular interfacing with company leadership
- 401(k) with huge company match
- Paid Time Off / Floating & Fixed Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
Apogee's Mission
- Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
- Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth
- Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success
Apogee is an M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer
