A system administrator interview for a top-secret facility typically includes a phone screening, technical assessment, behavioral interview, security clearance verification, and panel interview. Expect deep dives into cybersecurity, network management, troubleshooting, and classified environment protocols, followed by a polygraph and background investigation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
“How would you securely configure and harden a Windows Server in a classified environment to comply with DISA STIGs and NIST 800-53 guidelines?”
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at MAG Aerospace (Fairfax, VA) in Jan 2021
Interview
Met with multiple people for a pre-screening and follow-up interview. They were able to accommodate me via a video call. It is definitely a multi-faceted role, and I recommend asking questions to understand how they specifically define the role of PFA because the roles and responsibilities can certainly vary from company to company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my experience with building project budgets, working with government contracts, and managing different contract types (T&M, CPFF etc)
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at MAG Aerospace (Waterloo, ON) in Aug 2021
Interview
First was a phone screening call, it was like a chat with HR manager to get familiar with each other.
Second time was a MS Team call, met hiring manager, HR manager online.
Last interview was onsite interview, I prepared all sort of questions and performed well.
one week later, received an decent offer.