As a cyber tools and system administrator on our team, you’ll collaborate to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems. You’ll work individually or in a small integrated team, and may lead a task, project, or team. You’ll ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers. You’ll develop new concepts and processes and analyze root causes and resolve complex issues using your full knowledge of the industry. You'll perform systems administration of cyber tools sets and server systems connected to networks across multiple classification domains. You'll provide support to developmental and operational systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client, server, storage, and network devices. You'll configure and manage Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems and application software, including DoD Endpoint Security Suite and Solution (ESS), Host-based Security System and Solution, Splunk and Cribl, and network security tools, including Firewalls and ForeScout. You’ll support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.

• 5+ years of experience as a systems administrator
• Experience with installing, configuring, or maintaining devices, applications, and security tools, including DoD Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) formerly (HBSS), ForeScout, Splunk and Cribl, or Palo Alto Firewalls
• Experience automating aspects of cybersecurity tools operations, including deployments or configuration management
• Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience with supporting IT projects and activities
• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND
• DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers
• Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer
• Experience with Gigamon, FireEye, Ansible, Encase, Fidelis, Suricata, Varonis, or VMWare tools
• Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces
• Experience with Cloud Enterprise, authorizing cloud systems, and Cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with using Active Directory to manage Windows policies
• Experience with creating system and network diagrams
• Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions
• Knowledge of Git and Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence and Microsoft Visio graphic and flowchart design

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

• Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
• 3% 401k Contribution from Day 1
• 3 Weeks Base PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Relocation Assistance