Systems / Network Administrator

Washington, District of Columbia, United States ARA is globally recognized for applying technically-excellent, in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services to provide answers to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We approach every challenge with a commitment to excellence. The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to hire an energetic, experienced Systems / Network Administrator to work alongside our government customers at the Naval Research Laboratory. In this contingent position, the successful candidate will be supporting infrastructure and networked technologies while ensuring our customer's networked technologies are maintained and fully compliant, meeting all applicable security and configuration requirements. This position is expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, and will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. Responsibilities: Support infrastructure and networked technologies Track and document IAVA/IAVB compliance with the base's Cybersecurity Office Implement and administer network management solutions Required Qualifications: 5-7 years of recent and relevant work experience Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field TS clearance with SCI eligibility Relevant experience in the R&D information technology field Configuration management and network administration experience Experience managing Windows or Unix operating systems in LAN/WAN environments At the discretion of the Government, specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements. Desired Qualifications: Cyber vulnerability management experience 8+ years of relevant experience Experience working on Office of Naval Research and/or NRL-funded programs Company Information: Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-01