System Administrator
DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Salem, OR
This position is remote
Responsibilities:
The administrator will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience across various web browsers within our agencies. They will play a vital role in ensuring the security and reliability of our IT infrastructure.
This role will work with other system administrators in a team environment.
Scope:
Contractor’s Key Person shall:
Security Vulnerability Management:
- Identify and assess security vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
- Develop and implement strategies to remediate vulnerabilities, including applying patches, updates, and configuration changes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and address critical vulnerabilities.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to proactively identify risks.
Web Browser Optimization:
- Configure and manage web browsers to ensure optimal performance, security, and user experience.
- Implement and enforce browsing policies, content filtering, and access controls.
- Monitor browser performance and troubleshoot issues to enhance user satisfaction.
- Stay updated with the latest browser trends, technologies, and security best practices.
Incident Response:
- Participate in incident response activities, including analyzing security incidents and coordinating remediation efforts.
- Investigate security breaches, assess the impact, and implement necessary countermeasures.
- Contribute to the development of incident response plans and procedures.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of security vulnerabilities, remediation actions, and browser configurations.
- Generate regular reports on security vulnerabilities, browser performance, and incident response activities.
- Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required skills and experience:
- Proven experience as a System Administrator with a strong focus on security vulnerability management and web browser optimization.
- Deep understanding of security vulnerabilities, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency in configuring and managing popular web browsers such as Edge, Chrome and Firefox.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., CIS, NIST, GDPR).
- Strong troubleshooting skills and experience in incident response.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP) are a plus.
Education requirements:
Full-time professional work experience in Information Technology. Substitutions: Accredited college training may substitute for the required work experience with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. (Fifteen (15) semester hours in Information Technology or a related area is required.)
Accredited graduate training in the above area may substitute for the required work experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
Successfully completion of an Information Technology Certification program, may substitute for the required work experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. (Proof of certification must accompany application.)
Two (2) years of work experience as a Network Engineer-Senior; LAN Administrator-Senior; Help Desk Service Specialist-Senior; Systems Administrator-Intermediate; Network Engineer-Intermediate; LAN Administrator-Intermediate and Help Desk Service Specialist-Intermediate may substitute for all the required experience.
Required Skills:
- 7 – 9 Years – Windows 9x/2000/XP/NT/Vista/7
- 4 – 6 Years – Windows Group Policy
- 1 – 3 Years – Microsoft Endpoint Defender
- 4 – 6 Years – Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
- 4 – 6 Years – Communication skills both verbal and written
- 4 – 6 Years – Learning ability
- 4 – 6 Years – Team work
Desired Skills:
- 1 – 3 Years – Microsoft Intune
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.