Canvas

Senior Systems Administrator

Washington, DC

Full-time

About This Job

Job Title: Senior System Administrator

Location: Remote

Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.

Duties

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Responsible for management of eMASS record for MyServiceBenefits (MSB) program - examples of duties include preparation and submission of Annual Security Review, development of documents/plans for ATO approval, creation and submission of workflows, etc.

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Completion of DISA STIG vulnerability checklist

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Expert knowledge of RMF v4

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Non-voting member of Change Control Board - responsible for preparing slides, creating Change Control Requests, and briefing stakeholders on the MSB system

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ALTESS Code Promotion Policy - understanding the process, package preparation for submission to the government, and performance of self-service access request once approvals are received

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Preparation of SAST, DAST (BurpSuite), and SCA (Dependency Check) scans

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Knowledge of DMDC, IPPS-A, and MilPDS connections/APIs

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Administration of Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Slack, SonarQube, BurpSuite, Dependency Check, etc.

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Admin/System Architecture experience with Ingeniux CMS

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Experience with AFPIMS environment

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Responsible for renewal of commercial & DoD certificates for and Staging and Production websites in the MSB system

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Responsible for whitelist records management of all Staging and Production URLs in the MSB system

Requirements

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Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related degree

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10+ years' experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related IT field

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Ability to upkeep, configure, and provide reliable operation of assigned computer systems in support of the program

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Able to install new software releases and system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software-related problems

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May perform system backups and recovery

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Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity

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Ensures implementation of system security measures, troubleshoots networking and operating system problems

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May direct activities of other system administrators or lead projects

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May advise contract managers, automation technical experts, and solve complex system problems

Desired Qualifications

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Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant work experience

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Expert-level knowledge of security compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, DoD RMF)

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Strong understanding of network protocols, security architecture, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection

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Proficiency in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)

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Ability to perform forensic analysis of logs, systems, and network traffic

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Knowledge of cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security best practices

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences

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Security+, CISSP, CAP, or CISM certification

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Experience serving as an ISSO, with a deep understanding of security policies, compliance, and system authorization processes

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Proven experience supporting RMF (Risk Management Framework), including the preparation and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and other A&A documentation

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Experience conducting security control assessments and working directly with System Owners (SOs) and Authorizing Officials (AOs)

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Strong familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST 800-37, and related security standards

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Prior involvement in system authorization (ATO) processes and continuous monitoring activities

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Administrator-level knowledge of BitBucket, BurpSuite, Confluence, Ingeniux, Jira, and SonarQube.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance

About Us

Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits Of Working With Canvas

To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:

Competitive Wages

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Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

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Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance

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Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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11 Paid Federal Holidays

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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts

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401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting

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Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs

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Robust Employee Assistance Program

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Employee Referral Bonus Program

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Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

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Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance

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Discretionary performance-based bonuses

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And many more!

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Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com with questions.

For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website.

If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.

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