Compliance Systems Administrator

General Dynamics IT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Compliance Systems Administrator in Tampa, FL to strengthen enterprise security by implementing and managing cybersecurity compliance controls on Windows Server environments.

The role focuses on DoW/STIG compliance, patching, troubleshooting, and maintaining secure configurations, with duties spanning documentation, reporting, and automation using scripting tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related IT/security experience.
• US citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience in information assurance or cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Remediate security findings from ACAS/Tenable, STIGs, and other outputs through hands-on maintenance and patching of Windows servers.
• Implement and maintain compliance with DoW security policies, STIGs, CTOs, and OPORDs.
• Build, deploy, and secure server applications in line with security best practices.
• Develop and document mitigation strategies and POA&Ms for vulnerabilities.
• Configure and maintain SecureView to support multi-level security and PKI requirements.
• Manage lifecycle of security certificates for web servers and communications.
• Track, prioritize, and escalate vulnerabilities to ensure timely remediation.
• Produce compliance tracking products and leadership briefings to communicate posture and progress.
• Document security configurations and remediation steps; create process guides.
• Use PowerShell to automate compliance checks, configurations, and reporting.
• Collaborate in meetings with Operations and Cybersecurity to track compliance and support architecture reviews.

Skills

Cybersecurity Compliance

Teamwork and Cooperation

Windows System Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or Information Assurance

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills: Cybersecurity Compliance, Teamwork and Cooperation, Windows System Administration Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

GDIT has an immediate opening for a Compliance Systems Administrator supporting the CITS contract for USCENTCOM, based in Tampa, Florida. The Compliance Systems Administrator plays a critical, hands-on role in strengthening the enterprise security posture by directly implementing and managing cybersecurity compliance controls.

This position is responsible for the technical execution of tasks required to ensure enterprise Information Technology (IT) systems, applications, and Core Services adhere to Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity standards. This role involves regular system maintenance, patching, troubleshooting, and the direct application of security configurations to achieve and maintain compliance for a CORA cyber inspection.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Compliance Systems Administrator with deep expertise in DISA STIGs and hands‑on experience configuring, monitoring, maintaining, and remediating enterprise system compliance. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and leadership audiences. Responsibilities include:

• Remediating security findings identified through ACAS/Tenable reports, STIG assessments, and other cybersecurity outputs by performing hands‑on system maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting on Windows Server 2019/2022 Operating Systems.
• Technically implementing and maintaining compliance with security policies and directives, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), and Operations Orders (OPORDs).
• Building, deploying, maintaining, and securing server applications and proprietary software in accordance with security best practices.
• Developing, implementing, and documenting mitigation strategies and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) for vulnerabilities that cannot be immediately remediated.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining the SecureView environment to support multi-level security, ensuring it adheres to all Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements for secure communication and authentication.
• Managing the full lifecycle of security certificates for web servers and secure communication channels.
• Tracking, prioritizing, and escalating security vulnerabilities and non‑compliant configurations to ensure timely remediation.
• Developing and maintaining compliance tracking products such as status reports, briefings, and leadership updates to communicate compliance posture and progress.
• Maintaining system documentation and preparing clear process guides for all implemented security configurations and remediation steps.
• Using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) to automate compliance checks, configuration changes, and reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings and working groups with Operations and Cybersecurity personnel (government and contractor) to track and ensure cybersecurity compliance.
• Support architecture and engineering reviews by providing hands‑on compliance‑focused implementation feedback on new capabilities, technologies, and infrastructure changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to succeed

Education & Certifications

Required

• Applicable Intermediate DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Cybersecurity or Information Assurance concentration preferred) or Three (3) years of real‑world or military experience in information assurance, network security, or systems administration.

Desired

• Applicable Expert DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification.
• Microsoft Windows Hybrid Administrator Certification.
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
• SecureView Server Admin Training Certification.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork qualities, including ownership, curiosity, sound judgment, integrity, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal direction and collaboratively within a team, including keeping leadership informed through clear, timely communication.
• Strong experience in systems administration, including Windows Server 2019/2022, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of vulnerabilities, exploits, and core DoW cybersecurity programs.
• Ability to interpret and, most importantly, implement DoW cybersecurity orders, policies, and procedures (STIGs, CTOs, IAVMs).
• Strong understanding of POA&Ms, STIGs, CTOs, IAVMs, and related compliance frameworks.