Windows Systems Administrator - TS/SCI

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Malibu, CA
Hybrid
91K-113K Annually
Mid level
Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Semiconductor
Our technologies operate in space, on aircraft, in automobiles, and in a variety of consumer products.
The Role
Responsible for maintaining Windows systems, troubleshooting incidents, managing software and hardware installations, and optimizing system performance, while ensuring compliance with security standards.
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General Description:

HRL is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to join the Special Programs IT team in Malibu, CA. The successful candidate will collaborate with other systems administrators located in Malibu and at various locations throughout the United States. A willingness to continue learning new technologies is a must. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance and experience in classified programs is required.


Essential Duties:

Work with multi-disciplined team members under general supervision

Provide a friendly and professional point of contact for customers

Perform independent troubleshooting of complex incidents

Maintain Windows systems comprised of servers, workstations, and thin clients

Administer installation of software, hardware, file system management, backups, process control, user administration, and device management

Resolve a wide variety of complex system failures, troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems

Perform system and user account maintenance

Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance

Document maintenance & ticketing actions 

Develop and promote standard operating procedures and conduct routine hardware and software audits of servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines

Experience in Windows systems administration

An understanding of multiplatform system hardening (e.g., DISA STIG, SCAP)

An understanding of VMware vSphere virtual environments

Some experience with scripting for task automation (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, BASH)

Some knowledge of cyber security technology and trends (e.g., Tenable, McAfee, Splunk)

An understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., switching, routing, firewalls, load balancing)

Experience with system monitoring & alerting tools (e.g., Nagios)

Experience working within an accredited system

Demonstrated experience working independently & in a team environment

A current Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required


Required Skills:

Minimum 3 year of experience in a related role 

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 configuration, management, and troubleshooting

An Understanding of Group Policy management

Some experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (8, 9)

Some experience with SAN management (e.g., NetApp, Dell Unity, HPE GreenLake)

Some experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (i.e., Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops) 

Exchange Server 2019 configuration, management, and troubleshooting

Experience with systems management and automation software e.g., (Endpoint Configuration Manager, Satellite, Ansible, Systems Center Orchestrator)

Experience in multiplatform environments (Windows and Linux) is a plus

Some experience with High Performance Computing is a plus


Required Education:

High School diploma/GED with 3+ years of experience in a System Administration role or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience 

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CISSP) within 6 months of hire


Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 


Special Requirements:

This position is 100% on-site. Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, and in some cases, with little to no advance notice.

This job will also require up to 10% travel.

This position requires that the applicant selected be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

The applicant must also successfully complete a polygraph.

This position requires that the applicant obtain a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CISSP) within 6 months of hire.

As part of your role/function on the program, you will be granted privileged user access, which is subject to greater scrutiny as a direct result of the significant responsibilities. Please be aware that because of these critical duties, you will be subject to additional IT system monitoring and supervisory evaluation to ensure continuous adherence to Privileged User processes and procedures. Privileged Users are subject to a zero-tolerance policy for security violations.


Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,640 - $113,353 + bonus + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.


Top Skills

Ansible
Exchange Server 2019
Nagios
Powershell
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Vmware Vsphere
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022

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The Company
HQ: Malibu, CA
1,050 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, California, (hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.

Why Work With Us

Our success is the result of our collaborative team of researchers, many of whom are the leading experts in their fields. Through their insights in support for our customers, we are finding the unique opportunities in technology.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Hybrid Policy is role specific.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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