Systems Administrator/Engineer

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications. 

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform all systems integration work, system management and configuration, operation, testing, and reset of the Muscatatuck Training Center (MuTC) Advanced Cyber Center – Testing, Training, and Experimentation (MACC-TTE) virtual and physical environments 
• Configure and deploy virtual and physical servers, workstations, and small processor-controlled devices within the MACC-TTE
• Operate, maintain, and develop infrastructure of the MACC-TTE virtual and physical environments and integrate them into cohesive environment
• Assist with Information Assurance (IA) requirements

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience as a Cyber Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Cyber Architect, or similar experience.
• Possess experience in designing and configuring computer networks including routing, switching, firewalls, Domain Name System (DNS), active directory, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Storage Area Networks (SANs), utilizing bare metal and virtualized systems.
• Possess experience with automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management.
• Experienced working with open-source software and have open-source platform experience with applications such as Ansible, Python, and other open-source applications.
• The systems administrator/engineer shall have experience with Cloud, Physical, and virtual network architect, engineering, and infrastructure monitoring.
• Possess experience with hypervisors such as VMware, Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), and Xen. Experience with Windows enterprise and Linux server / operating systems engineering, and administration with knowledge of network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation.
• The systems administrator/ engineer shall possess experience with a wide variety of technology to include camera systems, Industrial Control Systems / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (ICS/SCADA), Internet of Things (IoT), and Radio Frequencies (RF)

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Network Engineering, or Cybersecurity, or Information Management or related discipline or the minimum experience listed.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)

By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.