System Administrator III

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator for a position located in Chantilly, Virginia, supporting the configuration of mobile and fixed site cyber assessment toolkits. These toolkits have a variety of operating systems (Windows, Linux, and VM based). Travel to the customer sites, in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and other customer locations may be necessary based on program or customer needs.

The System Administrator III will assist the team with administration, configuration, and technical issues with both mobile and fixed (rack mounted) cyber assessment toolkits. The candidate must be knowledgeable on commodity network systems, Windows and Linux system administration, layered defense and operation of transmission of data across wide area and local networks. This job is right if you have a passion for continuous learning and strong understanding of Zeek, Suricata, Splunk, Security Onion, NTOP, ELK, and virtual machine system management.

Working with cybersecurity personnel, a key responsibility will be to maintain multiple toolkit suites in various stages of readiness for pre-deployment, deployment, and redeployment phases. Core responsibilities will be administering, maintaining, refreshing, and ensuring compliance of computer assets used to support our client and team. The applicant should have demonstratable exposure and/or experience as a helpdesk resource and be willing to work directly with network security analysts. A successful candidate will be capable of assisting in the creation of technical presentations and reports, working semi-autonomously on application integration issues, and participating in client interactions and tests.

Battelle has been trusted by elite government clients to solve some of the world's hardest security problems. We work in small agile teams to push the bounds of computing technology. "From Silicon to Systems" - We are an elite, multi-disciplinary team, bringing together the brightest minds from physics, computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics to develop unique embedded security solutions for government and industrial customers.

Our team is casual putting results over formality. Team members can work flexible hours, and Battelle maintains a 9/80 schedule meaning employees have a chance to take every other Friday off.

We encourage new ideas with our large Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program where engineers work on projects they are passionate about. Inventors and innovators are rewarded by our industry-leading IP compensation program. Our group works collaboratively with many parts of Battelle's larger organization on projects ranging from genomics to robotics.

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Responsibilities

The System Administrator III will work with the cybersecurity, network security analysts, and team leads in building, configuring, customizing, and integrating applications and software systems within cyber assessment toolkits. These systems provide essential capabilities to analysts in evaluating networked systems for vulnerabilities. The candidate will also assist with coordination between corporate and customer entities.

Coordinate between cognizant corporate and customer entities to establish SOPs meeting the needs of existing workflows. Stakeholders include:
Program ISSM, ISSOs, ISSEs and Sysadmins responsible for the client's facilities.
Battelle Corporate entities with information system (IS) compliance oversight (CIT, Security Engineering, and Government Risk Compliance).
The Software Development staff working to improve the toolkits.
In addition to coordination, the individual will be responsible for providing onsite customers and Battelle teams with expert counsel when knowledge gaps occur to remediate relevant issues.
Administer, maintain, refresh, and ensure compliance of applications with internal and customer policies.
Be cognizant of the security and accreditation of relevant networks and systems.
Following disciplined configuration management approach to change management.

Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field with 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
Experience as a Windows and Linux administrator.
Willingness to work directly with Battelle analysts and end-users.
The credentials necessary to mitigate cybersecurity threats and assess risk (e.g. CompTIA Security+ Certification, CompTIA Network+ Certification).
Familiarity with DISA STIG process, particularly related to Windows and Linux OS.
Familiarity with DoD system hardening process as part of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Familiarity with ISSE, ISSO and ISSM processes and relevant security standards.
A current TS security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with automating and scripting builds of commodity applications onto various hardware platforms.
Familiarity with Chef or Ansible for Windows and Linux
Familiarity with setting up and maintaining virtual machines and networks
Familiarity with a cloud computing environment
Previous experience as an ISSE, ISSO, or relevant credentials.
Eligible for SCI.
Experience with Zeek (Bro), Suricata, Splunk, NTOP, ELK.
Experience with digital forensics.
Experience with network and application vulnerability analysis.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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