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Manassas, VA (On-Site/Office)
Overview
VTG is seeking a System Administrator, experienced with RHEL, with hands-on networking and cybersecurity compliance skills to maintain Linux systems and ensure DoD STIG/SCAP compliance using ACAS (Nessus) scanning. This position is responsible for system hardening, vulnerability management, data transfer operations, and audit readiness in a secure, off-line environment. The Systems Administrator will work with a small team based out of Manassas, VA. This role will be performed primarily in a classified space, requiring in-office work 75%+ of the time.
What will you do?
Serve as a System Administrator responsible for deploying, patch and maintaining RHEL 8/9 servers and workstations. Automate with Ansible, Bash, and Python, Perform ACAS (Nessus) scans weekly/monthly; triage, remediate, and document findings. Apply DoD STIGs using SCAP content (OpenSCAP, SCC, Ansible STIG roles). Run OSCAP compliance scans; generate SCAP/XCCDF reports for auditors. Maintain POA&M (Plan of Actions & Milestones) for open vulnerabilities. Support eMASS entries and RMF (Risk Management Framework) workflows.
Do you have what it takes?
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:
Travel Requirements:
VTG is seeking a System Administrator, experienced with RHEL, with hands-on networking and cybersecurity compliance skills to maintain Linux systems and ensure DoD STIG/SCAP compliance using ACAS (Nessus) scanning. This position is responsible for system hardening, vulnerability management, data transfer operations, and audit readiness in a secure, off-line environment. The Systems Administrator will work with a small team based out of Manassas, VA. This role will be performed primarily in a classified space, requiring in-office work 75%+ of the time.
What will you do?
Serve as a System Administrator responsible for deploying, patch and maintaining RHEL 8/9 servers and workstations. Automate with Ansible, Bash, and Python, Perform ACAS (Nessus) scans weekly/monthly; triage, remediate, and document findings. Apply DoD STIGs using SCAP content (OpenSCAP, SCC, Ansible STIG roles). Run OSCAP compliance scans; generate SCAP/XCCDF reports for auditors. Maintain POA&M (Plan of Actions & Milestones) for open vulnerabilities. Support eMASS entries and RMF (Risk Management Framework) workflows.
Do you have what it takes?
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience as a System Administrator (or similar role)
- IAT Level II (DoD 8570 Qualification Requirements)
- Extensive experience using Linux (RHEL 7, 8, 9)
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experienced wit h ACAS
- Initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness.
- US Citizen with current SECRET Clearance
Desired Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:
- RHEL / LINUX Administration
- Understanding of networking to include IDS, IPS with FortiGate systems
- Evaluate STIG experience
- Understanding of software vulnerability assessment and mitigation
- Bachelor's degree
- Familiarity with the NIST Security Controls
- IAT Level II (DoD 8570 Qualification Requirements)
- Understanding of Cybersecurity and Compliance
Travel Requirements:
- Some work may be performed remotely. Occasional travel 5% of the time
group id: RTL806649
