Cyber Security Administrator

Base-2 Solutions, LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Administrator to support a critical DoD task order focused on enhanced domain awareness. The role involves managing security compliance, ATO processes, continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and incident response in cloud and hybrid environments.

You will implement security controls, perform risk assessments, maintain SSP/SAR/POA&M artifacts, coordinate with DoD cybersecurity officials, and ensure timely ATO maintenance across GovCloud, Azure,

Qualifications

• Experience implementing security controls for cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with risk assessments and continuous security monitoring.
• Familiarity with DoD security frameworks and ATO processes.

Responsibilities

• Document ATO, security compliance, ATO management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
• Implement and manage security controls, risk assessments, and compliance measures across GovCloud-hosted environments, including Azure and AWS.
• Apply knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, and IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.
• Utilize SIEM capabilities and RBAC, manage vulnerability scanning and incident response.
• Manage the ATO lifecycle including SSP, SAR, and POA&M artifacts and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Skills

RBAC

Least-Privilege

Risk Assessments

Continuous Monitoring

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance

5+ years of equivalent cybersecurity operations experience

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

AWS Security Hub

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Administrator to support a critical task order focused on enhanced domain awareness. The role involves managing security compliance, Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and incident response within cloud and hybrid environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation of ATO, security compliance, ATO management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
• Implement and manage security controls, risk assessments, and compliance measures across GovCloud-hosted environments, including Azure and AWS.
• Apply knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, and IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.
• Utilize experience in security information and event management (SIEM), role-based access control (RBAC), vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
• Employ expertise in cloud-native security tools, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Manage the Authority to Operate (ATO) process including documentation, submission, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Demonstrate successful completion and maintenance of ATOs for programs or capabilities within DoD or federal environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field OR a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and enforcing security controls for cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks.
• Experience managing security configurations, conducting penetration testing, and implementing SIEM solutions such as Microsoft Sentinel and 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 preparation of System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Coordinating with DoD cybersecurity officials to achieve and sustain ATOs for cloud-based and on-premises environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field.
• No degree.
• OR 5 years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo