Cyber Security Administrator

Responsibilities

• Possess the knowledge and capability to implement and manage security controls, risk assessments, and compliance measures across GovCloud hosted environments, including Azure and AWS.
• Be proficient in NIST 800-53 Rev.5, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, and IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.
• Have experience in security information and event management (SIEM), role-based access control (RBAC), vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
• Have expertise in cloud-native security tools, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Have extensive experience with the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, including documentation, submission, and ongoing compliance monitoring, and be able to demonstrate successful completion and maintenance of ATOs for programs or other capabilities within a DoD or federal environment.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Implementing and enforcing security controls for cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks.
• Managing security configurations, conducting penetration testing, and implementing SIEM solutions (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub).
• Performing risk assessments, continuous security monitoring, and developing mitigation strategies in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Administering RBAC and enforcing least-privilege access policies for mission-critical applications.
• Managing the ATO lifecycle, including the preparation of System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Collaborating with DoD cybersecurity officials to achieve and sustain ATOs for cloud-based and on-premises environments.