Render Security Engineering LLC

System Administrator

St. Inigoes, MD
Full Time
Render
Entry Level
We open closed systems. It's not just a slogan - it's our focus. We specialize in unraveling the complexities of IT systems to broaden understanding, enhance security, and ensure interoperability. We connect top talent with critical work, crafting robust partnerships and creating effective, real-world solutions. We are committed to moving quickly, embracing risks, and continuously challenging the status quo to achieve exceptional outcomes for our customers.

Render is looking for a System Administrator to join a dynamic team in a lab environment supporting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This position will primarily focus on conducting vulnerability scans using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), maintaining system security, and supporting technical system administration activities.

PRIMARY RESONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Conduct and manage ACAS vulnerability scans across Windows, Linux, and networked systems.
  • Review vulnerability scan results, identify security deficiencies, and coordinate remediation activities with cybersecurity and system administration personnel.
  • Troubleshoot ACAS scanning issues, including credential failures, network connectivity problems, and incomplete scan results.
  • Perform follow-up scans to validate vulnerability remediation efforts and document results.
  • Install security patches, maintain system configurations, and support routine system maintenance activities.
  • Implement system security hardening in accordance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Create and maintain system baselines, deploy system images, and support hardware and software configuration management.
  • Maintain accurate hardware and software inventories to support system accountability and cybersecurity compliance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues within the UAS lab environment.
  • Conduct preliminary reviews of computer use and system configurations to identify potential security concerns and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support security audits and compliance assessments involving hardware, software, and system operations.
  • Maintain technical documentation, vulnerability reports, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) records to support cybersecurity compliance activities.
This position provides hands-on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, network equipment, ACAS scanning tools, and DoD cybersecurity requirements within a UAS environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, including patching, Windows Registry, and Group Policy.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools, preferably ACAS or Tenable Nessus.
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ certification or approved equivalent DoD 8140 certification

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED):

  • BA or BS degree in a technical discipline, including Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience conducting ACAS vulnerability scans and analyzing scan results.
  • Working knowledge of Linux operating systems
  • Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and security hardening practices.
  • Experience with system imaging, patch management, and backup and recovery procedures.
  • Familiarity with network infrastructure, protocols, and security devices.
  • Experience supporting DoD systems, Cybersecurity compliance, or Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities.

Render offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, leave benefits, participating in 401(k) with matching opportunities consistent with plan qualifications. We also offer health, vision and dental benefits on a cost-sharing basis. Annual bonus can be included in compensation based on company performance and policy. This position has an annual salary range of $60,000 to $80,000 based on annualized USD. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and education and in consideration of internal pay equality.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Render prohibits retaliation and discrimination against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own or another individual’s compensation, as required by law.

Render participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility under federal law.

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