Information Assurance Systems Administrator at Booz Allen – Leavenworth | Jobyssey

Information Assurance Systems Administrator

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

The Information Assurance System Administrator (IASA) provides dedicated information assurance and systems administration support. This role is vital for ensuring the security, compliance, and operational readiness of all information systems, networks, and training infrastructure used during Warfighter Exercises (WFXs). The IASA applies Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and best practices to safeguard against cyber threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and maintain system integrity in both classified and unclassified environments.

What You'll Do:

System administration and maintenance: Perform system and network administration duties for data centers, which include physical and virtual servers and workstations supporting Command and Control Information Systems (C2IS).
Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM): Manage the IAVM program by applying patches, hotfixes, and security patches (IAVAs) as directed by higher command. Ensure all systems remain compliant with security mandates.
Risk Management Framework (RMF): Support the RMF process by ensuring all systems are built, configured, and maintained according to DoD standards. This includes reviewing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Best Business Practices (BBPs).
Vulnerability scanning: Configure, operate, and maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) servers to conduct regular vulnerability scans of network enclaves, including unclassified and classified. Report scan results to the Information System Owner (ISO).
Cybersecurity support for exercises: Assist technical teams and training audiences with resolving cybersecurity and systems administration issues during Warfighter Exercises.
Troubleshooting and problem resolution: Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network failures, and implement solutions to restore production capabilities.
Access control and account management: Administer access control lists and manage user account permissions for network and system access.
Data backup and recovery: Implement system and data backup procedures and develop recovery plans to ensure mission data and systems can be restored following an outage.
Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for servers, network infrastructure, and associated information systems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

3+ years of experience and application of NIST, DoD, and Army Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and best business practices
3+ years of experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) Server and Endpoint Security (ENS)
3+ years of experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the critical ACAS
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, remediation of findings, detecting assets and vulnerabilities using several sensors
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems administration
Experience deploying and troubleshooting ESS Products, McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System, McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint, and Product Tuning Policies
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Security+ Certification
Ability to obtain SecurityX, CySA+, CISA, CISSP, or CISM within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
CISSP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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