Expoint – all jobs in one place
Finding the best job has never been easier
Limitless High-tech career opportunities - Expoint

Intel System Administrator - Government Security 
United States, California, Santa Clara 
806739218

Today

Intel's Government Information Technology and Security (GITS) organization enables Intel to win United States Government business by providing secure products, solutions, and services which meet U.S. regulatory requirements. The GITS team is part of Intel's Information Security organization and supports the unique IT Information Security and Compliance requirements for Intel Federal LLC, a subsidiary of Intel that delivers products and/or services to the U.S. Government (USG). As part of the GITS team, you will help us grow our secure solution suite to meet U.S. Government requirements for data safeguarding.Primary duties and responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and harden IT systems (Windows and Linux) in accordance with STIGs, NIST 800-53, and RMF security/compliance standards.
  • Deploy and manage security tools such as Nessus, Splunk, and ACAS to support vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and compliance reporting.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation, validating results through STIG Viewer, SCAP scans, and other compliance tools.
  • Perform lifecycle and configuration management, including secure builds, deployments, and patching.
  • Monitor and maintain system performance and security, ensuring continuous Authorization to Operate (ATO).
  • Collaborate with Information Security teams to assess, analyze, and respond to findings; support audits and inspections as required.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, including SOPs, process guides, and IT policies.
Qualifications:

The Minimum qualifications are required to be considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / orschoolwork/classes/researchor military. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates

Minimum Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required.
  • Active US Government TS Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in the Government Information Technology (IT) and Information Security Industry, -or- a High School Diploma with at least 5+ years of relevant experience in the Government Information Technology (IT) and Information Security Industry.
  • 3+ years of experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-137, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • 3+ years of experience with Windows Operating Systems -or- Linux Operating Systems.
  • 3+ years of experience with hardening devices, configuring and managing logging capabilities and performing vulnerability remediation.
  • Experience with IT Lifecycle and configuration management, including workstation and server builds, deployments, and patching.
  • Experience utilizing tools such as STIG Viewer, SCAP scanners, and manual validation techniques to ensure compliance.
  • Experience applying and maintaining information security controls.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active US Government Security Clearance with a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CASP, CISSP), within 6 months of starting the position and an OS specific certification.
  • Experience with RMF as it relates to Systems Administration.
  • Experience using industry-standard security tools for audit reduction, vulnerability management, and malware detection, including: ACAS, Tenable Nessus, Splunk, SCAP, Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, EPO, and Trellix.
  • Experience with cloud security principles and experience working with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure) in environments requiring compliance with federal or DoD security standards.
Experienced HireShift 1 (United States of America)US, California, Santa Clara
Position of Trust

Weoffer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.