Systems Administrator - Windows

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.
Role Description:

• Actively manage enterprise computer systems and networks, analyzing technical issues, and developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Observe and interpret visual outputs indicating the operating status of systems and network components for designated computer network infrastructure.
• Translate user requests into technical diagnoses, then apply diagnoses to develop technical solutions to meet user needs.
• Develop strategies to migrate existing customers to new architecture/technology with minimal impact.
• Evaluate new technologies or equipment that can be added to the customer's standard solutions.
• Ability to maintain a proper security posture for systems by addressing relevant STIGs and IAVAs consistent with the NIST RMF.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree plus 8-years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 6-years of relevant experience or
• Associate's degree plus 10-years of relevant experience or
• High school diploma/GED plus 12-years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Degree must be in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• Able to obtain an IAT-I certification, such as: Security+ CE
• Windows Systems Administration including installing, configuring, and maintaining bare metal servers and virtual machines to meet all customer security requirements.
• Responsible for secure infrastructure and vulnerability corrections, data security, compliance, and backups and recovery. Maintain SSPs, STE/STN requirements via RMF, Netseer, SEAR logging, patching, IAVMs, McAfee, and UAM.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with Linux Systems Administration.
• Experience deploying and maintaining nginx.
• Familiarity with Docker and RedHat Satellite.
• Familiarity with cloud computing environments like AWS.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) products like Terraform, SALT and Ansible as well as system monitoring platforms like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Experience with SELinux and FIPS.

Pay Rate:

In compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $230,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland's requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.
About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.
Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.