Systems Engineer (Senior) - FBI at Nexthreat – Huntsville, Alabama

Systems Engineer (Senior) - FBI

Job Title: Systems Engineer (Senior)Location: HuntsvilleJob Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full-timeClearance Requirement: Current TS/SCI Clearance requiredSecurity Suitability: Must pass FBI security suitabilityPolygraph Requirement: Must pass an FBI-administered Counterintelligence polygraph if one has not been conducted within the last five years.Employee Type: W2 or 1099Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship Summary:NexThreat is seeking a Systems Engineer (Senior). The Systems Engineer will join the Infrastructure Support team, which is responsible for maintaining systems and networks that provide the vital infrastructure platforms for Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and data. This team is accountable for system administration, identity and authentication management, information system security accreditation, data storage and backup solutions, physical infrastructure maintenance, and automation development. The Information System Security Officers (ISSO) will focus on maintaining the Authority to Operate (ATO) for applications and systems within the SOC.Key Responsibilities: Perform system administration tasks across various platforms to ensure optimal performance and uptime. Manage identity and access management systems, ensuring that appropriate credentials and permissions are assigned. Oversee information system security accreditation processes and compliance with relevant standards. Implement and maintain data storage and backup solutions to safeguard organizational data. Support physical infrastructure maintenance to ensure the reliability and security of hardware assets. Develop automation solutions to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency. Work closely with the ISSO team to maintain ATO for SOC applications and systems. Evaluate and manage the implementation of NIST 800-53 controls across systems.Unique Skills/Tasks/Software:
Required:o Microsoft Windows and Active Directoryo Understanding of NIST 800 series publications and compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Preferred:o VMWare vSphere 7 experienceo Cisco Networking knowledgeo Experience with Dell Server and SAN Storage hardwareo Familiarity with system accreditation and authorization processes, specifically the FBIs ATO processeso Experience evaluating, documenting, and managing NIST 800-53 control implementationso Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools (RiskVision, Xacta, JCAM)Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate VMware Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or relevant role, with a strong understanding of system and network administration. Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong analytic skills. Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional teams.