System and Network Administrator

The Capital Ara Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a System and Network Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate has a dynamic skill set in systems and network administration but wants to also obtain experience within security. The ability to always maintain a professional demeanor while working as a team member but can operate independently without daily supervision. You will collaborate with committed, and knowledgeable IT, Cybersecurity and other professionals. The environments consist of Windows 10, Windows Server 2019-2022, Active Directory/Group Policy with PKI/PKE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, Cisco, VMware and more. This is a non-contractual, full-time employment position that is 100% onsite.

Essential Functions:

• Perform day to day Windows, Linux, VMware, and Cisco administration for onsite local and wide area closed environments
• Manage Active Directory by creating, modifying, and updating user accounts, and security groups
• Plan and implement patches, Group Policy revisions, and data migrations
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve performance, reliability, and ease of administration, and configuration management
• Test new releases of products and patches within test environments before applying to production
• Prepare documentation for input into cybersecurity documents
• Provide technical support and perform troubleshooting to identify, diagnosis, and resolve problems reported by users
• Provide and carry out backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space
• Participate in special projects as required and perform other duties as assigned
• Manages the purchase, testing, installation, of computer/server/network hardware

Required Skills:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree (Computer Science or Engineering or similar preferred). Other degree with 4 years of equivalent related work experience and certifications
• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree (Computer Science or Engineering or similar preferred). Other degree with 4 years of equivalent related work experience and certifications
• Experience with Public Key Infrastructure/Enabling (PKI/PKE)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system/network anomalies and failures
• Minimum 2 years' experience in administering Windows Server 2019 (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, LDAP, PKI)
• US Citizenship Required
• Current DoD SECRET clearance, with the ability to obtain TOP SECRET
• Intermediate experience configuring and maintaining Cisco devices
• Intermediate experience with any form of Linux, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or CentOS.
• Experience with virtualization (VMWare, ESXi, VCenter)
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Ability to lift 35lbs

Preferred Skills:

• One or more of the following specialized technical certifications (CCNA, CCNP, RHCSA, RHCE, VMWare Data Center Virtualization Certified)
• Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols
• Familiarity with using a configuration management frameworks (Group Policy, Ansible, etc)
• Experience with Thin Client environments
• Experience with PowerShell Scripting especially related to automation
• Skills related to network design, diagnostics, and optimization
• Good Understanding and Experience operating and managing systems within DoD or IC environments
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency, integrity, and ethics
• Outstanding customer service, team building, and consensus building skills.
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment and maintain a professional demeanor

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the System and Network Administrator position.

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)