Virginia Tech’s Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance (OESRC) seeks an experienced System Administrator with a background in NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) or CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) to join its dynamic team of information technology and security professionals. The System Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and security of the organization's systems and networks, ensuring they operate efficiently and securely in accordance with NIST or CMMC guidelines. This position is expected to work collegially and collaboratively among team members as well as internal stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the work, the position is restricted to U.S. Citizens and is not eligible for remote work. This position is considered emergency personnel and must be able to respond timely to emergencies within 60 minutes during evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities:
- Administer, monitor, and maintain our organization's systems and networks to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
- Conduct regular system assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and compliance gaps, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including standard operating procedures and system configurations, in compliance with NIST or CMMC guidelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve system and network issues in a timely manner.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to system administration, NIST, and CMMC.
- Assist in planning and implementing system upgrades and migrations while minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, ensuring their needs are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Participate in incident response activities, including investigating and resolving security incidents, and implementing necessary measures to prevent future occurrences.