ACAS Administrator

Client Solution Architects; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Support Options

Job summary

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is seeking an ACAS/AESS Administrator to support our program at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The position involves system administration, implementation of security guidelines, and managing endpoint protection components.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent IT experience, and must possess a Secret Clearance. The role also offers various benefits including health care, personal development programs, and 401(k) savings plans.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• 3 to 5 years of directly related experience.
• IAT III Certification is required.
• Experience with installing/configuring ACAS/Nessus.
• Knowledge of RMF Certification and Accreditation process.

Responsibilities

• Administer AESS servers and clients.
• Monitor AESS configuration changes.
• Manage deployment and monitoring of Endpoint Protection Components.
• Prepare AESS reporting for Continuous Monitoring Risk Scoring.

Skills

System/application administration

Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

Vulnerability scanning tools (Retina, Nessus)

Windows and UNIX operating system administration

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline

High school diploma and 10 years of IT experience

Tools

McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System

McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint

Job description

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking an ACAS/AESS Administrator to support our program at Fort Leavenworth, KS. This position is contingent on contract award.

Job Type: Full‑time

Description

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

How Role Will Make An Impact

• Responsible for the system/application administration, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation, troubleshooting, software upgrades, and database maintenance for the AESS servers and its clients.
• Monitors/implements AESS configuration changes, conducts event analysis and tuning for servers and workstations, tuning of network traffic to assist in planning and configuring HIPS Host Firewall, and monitor AESS traffic congestion issues for limited bandwidth.
• Manages the deployment, administration, and monitoring of AESS Endpoint Protection Components (EPCs) which may include, but is not limited to, Asset Configuration Compliance Module (ACCM) Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), Asset Baseline Monitor (ABM) Device Control Module (DCM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Policy Auditor (PA), Antivirus (AV), McAfee Agent (MA), Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), and Rogue Sensor Detector (RSD).
• Prepare AESS reporting requirements (government provided format) to comply with Continuous Monitoring Risk Scoring (CMRS) if and when mandated by higher headquarters.
• Understand the RMF Certification and Accreditation process and Cyber Security requirements.

Requirements

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline or high school diploma and 10 years of IT experience.
• IAT III Certification.
• 3 to 5 years of directly related experience.
• Subject matter expertise in vulnerability scanning tools such as Retina and Nessus.
• Experience with installing/configuring ACAS/Nessus.
• Experience identifying and remediating ACAS findings.
• Experience in detecting assets and vulnerabilities using several sensors (active scanning, passive discovery, agent‑based scanning and event analysis).
• Experience in Windows and UNIX operating system administration.
• Experience with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) Server and hands‑on experience deploying and troubleshooting AESS products (e.g., HIPS, VSE, and DLP).
• Knowledge and experience in working with the McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention System, McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint, and/or McAfee product policy tuning.
• Knowledge and experience in working with Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS). AESS specific training and/or certification (e.g., DISA AESS 201 Admin ePO5.1 and DISA AESS 301 Advanced ePO5.1).

Benefits

• Compensation
• Health & Wellbeing: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay opportunities
• Basic life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Support Options
• Identity Theft Program