Junior IT Systems Specialist

1 week ago


Bloomington, Illinois, United States Zachary Piper Full time

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a **Junior IT Systems Specialist** to join a **classified cybersecurity initiative**. This position offers the opportunity to work across various client locations.

As a **security-oriented Systems Administrator**, you will collaborate with team members to create innovative strategies that ensure the secure and efficient operation of enterprise IT systems. Your role may involve leading specific tasks or projects, whether working independently or as part of a cohesive team. You will be responsible for overseeing project completion, mentoring junior technicians, and developing new concepts and processes. Your expertise will be crucial in diagnosing root causes and resolving complex challenges, as you perform systems administration duties on cybersecurity tools and server systems linked to diverse classification domains.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver support for both developmental and operational systems, managing daily operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting for all client, server, storage, and network devices.
  • Configure and manage operating systems including Windows, UNIX, and Linux, as well as install and load application software. This encompasses the use of security tools such as Host-based Security System, Endpoint Security Suite (ESS), Splunk, Cribl, and network security solutions like Firewalls and ForeScout.
  • Assist in Windows and Linux system engineering efforts related to system design, evaluation, solution engineering, software development, and systems administration.
Basic Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in systems administration.
  • Practical experience with the installation, configuration, or maintenance of devices, applications, and security tools, including but not limited to Palo Alto Firewalls, Trellix ESS, ePO, FireEye tools, Splunk, Cribl, and ForeScout.
  • Experience in automating deployments, configuration management, or operations of cybersecurity tools.
  • Familiarity with Cloud Enterprise systems and authorizing cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Understanding of the DoD Risk Management Framework.
  • Minimum qualifications: HS diploma or GED with 6 years of IT project support, Associate's degree with 4 years, Bachelor's degree with 2 years, or Master's degree with 1 year. Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to undergo a polygraph exam. DoD M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification.
  • DoD M Cyber Security Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification.
Optional Qualifications:
  • Experience in operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers.
  • Background in network administration or systems engineering.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Gigamon, FireEye, Ansible, Encase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, or VMWare.
  • Experience with DoD STIGs and scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces.
  • Proficiency in using Active Directory for Windows policies, creating system and network diagrams, and understanding various technology stack layers.
  • Knowledge of Git and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), as well as Microsoft Visio for graphic and flowchart design.


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