Staff Systems Administrator

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an immediate need for an experienced IT Professional to serve as a Systems Administrator for the Integrated Missions System Sector in Raleigh, NC. The candidate will support multiple programs. The Systems Analyst will coordinate with the Information System Security Manager for these Information Systems to ensure the Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements are implemented, functional, and kept up to date according to System Security Plans, the DAAPM/NISPOM, and applicable NIST Publications.

In this position, Information Systems Administrator will build, configure and maintain systems that adhere to government regulations.

What you'll do as a Systems Administrator:

• Executes security scanning and the analysis of the scan results
• Maintain file servers, network access, document, and analyze system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Prepares system for operational use and supports operational tests
• Supports secure maintenance and continuous monitoring
• Provides technical support to users

Staff Systems Administrator Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and be eligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• Possess a DoD 8570 IAM-I level professional certification (i.e. Security +) or have the ability to obtain the certification within six (6) months of hire
• Strong understanding of computer operating systems (Windows and Linux), software, and computer hardware
• Working knowledge of and experience with Cisco routers, firewalls, and switches

Staff Systems Administrator Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with security assessment/hardening tools, i.e. STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, etc.
• Experience working on Government approved secure systems
• Security+ Certification
• Cisco Certification

About Us:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 1,500 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN) whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about the Integrated Mission Systems Sector visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)