Hybrid Systems Administrator – Software Defined Networking, Active Secret Clearance Required

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About the role

  • Systems Administrator supporting DoD networks with SDN technologies and cybersecurity compliance at CyKor. Collaborating with federal and commercial clients in a hybrid role based in Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain SDN-enabled infrastructure across DoDIN enclaves
  • Support installation, configuration, and sustainment of network devices (virtual and physical)
  • Manage system baselines, patching, and configuration control in accordance with DoD standards
  • Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and fault resolution
  • Support deployment and operations of SDN technologies (e.g., Cisco SD-WAN, SDA, or similar platforms)
  • Maintain SDN controllers, orchestration tools, and policy frameworks
  • Assist with network segmentation, microsegmentation, and policy-based routing
  • Support automation efforts using tools such as Ansible, APIs, or scripting
  • Ensure compliance with RMF (Risk Management Framework), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs and DoD cybersecurity policies and directives
  • Conduct vulnerability remediation and security hardening
  • Support ATO sustainment activities and audit readiness
  • Support integration with DoDIN enterprise services and transport layers
  • Coordinate with Network Operations Centers (NOCs) and Security Operations Centers (SOCs)
  • Troubleshoot issues impacting operational availability across DoDIN
  • Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and configuration artifacts
  • Provide inputs to weekly/monthly status reports and incident reports
  • Support change management boards (CCB) and configuration control processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3–7 years of experience in systems administration (Windows/Linux) and network administration in enterprise or DoD environments
  • Hands-on experience with SDN technologies (Cisco SD-WAN, VMware NSX, etc.), Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) and Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, or Ansible)
  • Experience operating within DoDIN or similar federal networks
  • Familiarity with RMF processes, STIG implementation and Patch management tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM)
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to operate in mission-critical environments
  • Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Discipline in configuration management and documentation
  • Team-oriented with ability to support cross-functional engineering efforts
  • Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Values diversity in the workplace

Job title

Systems Administrator – Software Defined Networking, Active Secret Clearance Required

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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