Junior Systems Administrator

Alexandria (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote), VA

CLEARANCE		Active Secret OR Clearable NOTES: Must be a US Citizen Must either possess a DOD Secret security clearance OR qualify for a DOD Secret Security Clearance (aka: be "clearable"). Must complete and submit an application for a DOD Secret security clearance within the first 30 days of employment.
WORK LOCATION		Hybrid: 50% Remote, 50% on-site in Alexandria, VA
TRAVEL		10%
JOB DESCRIPTION		As a Level-1 System Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing and configuring Microsoft Government Collaborative Computing (GCC) environments and will ultimately be accountable for ensuring efficient operations to include: Configurations of the Azure environment to confirm with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Implementation and management of Sentinel, Microsoft’s Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM) solution. Baseline configurations of endpoints and servers to include CrowdStrike Falcon, VPN clients, and Multifactor Authentication. Provide Tier 1 support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of identified issues using a singular ticketing system. Working knowledge of vulnerability management and applying Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGS) to both Microsoft and Linux operating systems. Understanding of how to install and properly configure cloud-based firewalls or Virtual Desktop Environments. Employment Start Date: January 6th, 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education		Required: Associate's degree in a job-relevant major. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a job-relevant major. NOTE: A degree from an NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) accredited college or university is a PLUS.
Certification(s)		Must Have: AZ-900 Networking+ AZ-104 Nice to Have: AZ-500 SC-900 SC-300
Experience		Minimum 2 years’ professional experience. MS 365 Administration. Deploying solutions utilizing MS Azure. Familiarity using CrowdStrike to review and respond to security incidents using CrowdStrike. Administration and deployment of cloud-based Fortinet solutions. Configuring and managing end points using MS Intune.
Professional Attributes & Values		We are seeking someone who embodies the following professional attributes and values: Integrity and Accountability: Someone with a principled character and who consistently demonstrates honesty, integrity, and accountability in their work, and who takes responsibility for their actions and upholds high ethical standards. Respect and Diversity: Someone who sincerely treats others with dignity, civility, consideration, and fairness, and genuinely values how different perspectives and experiences have the ability to enhance and foster an inclusive work environment. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills: We are seeking someone who consistently communicates both verbally and in writing in a clear, professional, and timely manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness with every message. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the ideal candidate will project a courteous and approachable demeanor, fostering positive relationships and promoting a collaborative work environment. The ability to engage with colleagues and stakeholders effectively is key to success in this role. Performance Excellence and Continuous Improvement: You are expected to consistently deliver quality work and work products, maintaining high standards, taking initiative, recognizing that excellence is achieved by focusing on quality, efficiency, critical thinking, proactive problem-solving. Additionally, you are expected to regularly assess your own performance and skills, seeking opportunities for improvement through professional development, constructive feedback, introspection, and acquiring new knowledge. By embracing continuous improvement, you ensure your contributions remain impactful and help foster a culture of growth and innovation.
SoundWay is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): SoundWay embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic/class. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity ensures a fair and inclusive workplace for all. Join our team and be part of an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply now and let your skills shine in a welcoming and respectful environment.
ABOUT SOUNDWAY	Continued Service to Country through Contracting. Check out SoundWay on YouTube
BENEFITS	SoundWay Pays 100% of the Employee’s Premium for the below benefits and SoundWay pays a portion of the additional cost to add a spouse, partner, child(ren), or family. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Basic Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Identity Theft Protection
	Additional Competitive Benefits Include: 10 Paid Holidays a Year Paid Time Off (combined vacation & sick time off) Matching 401K Voluntary Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account Professional Development Funds
PERKS	Perks for Everyone Include: Flexible Work Schedules¹ Employee Referral Bonus - $2000 Minimum Employee Recognition – Award$ & SWAG Giving Back Sponsorship – Employee-Recommended Events, Charities, & Recipients
ABOUT US	Founded by a service-disabled Army veteran, SoundWay is committed to Continued Service to Country Through Contracting We achieve our commitment by being true to our Mission to Help our Clients Succeed, Our Employees Excel & to have a Positive Impact in All We Do. SoundWay is an Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Mission Support small business providing professional services and solutions to the federal government (Government) and businesses since 2011. And is an SBA-certified HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB small business. Our Government clients span several civil agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). Our business clients primarily include those with Government contracts who must comply with FAR² 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (cybersecurity requirements) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) & NIST SP 800-171 SoundWay is a leader in the Government Cybersecurity Compliance industry, ranked as one of 2023’s Top 250 Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP). SoundWay is a Cyber-AB Authorized C3PAO ; one of fewer than 50 C3PAOs nationwide. And SoundWay’s flagship managed service, CAMO, is a game-changing and affordable approach for obtaining and maintaining CMMC compliance and certification. Information Technology Professional Services SoundWay provides a variety of information technology engineering, development, testing, integration, and administration professional services spanning AWS and Azure Cloud – including migration, Docker, Kubernetes; systems and software – .Net, C languages, Java, Python, Java Scripting, BASH; and databases – Oracle, My SQL, Mongo. Mission Support Services Providing a variety of services that directly support our clients objective and mission, including human capital / manpower analysis and planning, intelligence analysis / collection lifecycle support services, and knowledge management. __________________ ¹^{Flexible Work Schedules are dependent on the work to be conducted. 2 Federal Acquisition Regulation}

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