Cyber Security Administrator

SOSi; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Cyber Security Administrator in New York. This role focuses on integrating and sustaining a scalable data environment for the DoD. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates, implementing security solutions, and managing the ATO process. The ideal candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance and a degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent experience. Strong skills in vulnerability assessments and cloud security compliance are essential. This position is based in a normal office environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing security configurations and penetration testing.
• Knowledge of SIEM solutions.
• Implementing security controls for cloud infrastructure.
• Conducting risk assessments and monitoring security.
• Ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates.
• Implement and monitor security solutions.
• Maintain security documentation and compliance.
• Lead Authority to Operate processes.
• Summarize vulnerability findings and mitigate risks.

Skills

Compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates

Vulnerability assessment

Zero-trust security principles implementation

Security monitoring solutions

Penetration testing

Cloud infrastructure compliance

Risk assessment

RBAC administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

5 years equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

AWS Security Hub

Job description

Job Description

This position is contingent upon contract award.

SOSi is seeking an Cyber Security Administrator to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates, including NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security policies.
• Implement security monitoring solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and enforce zero-trust security principles.
• Maintain system security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), ensuring continuous compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead and track the progress of Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, ensuring all security controls and risk assessments are documented and submitted for approval.
• Submit the Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Assessment Report, summarizing vulnerability findings, risk mitigation strategies, and security control implementation status.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or;
  • five (5) years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations
• Managing security configurations, conducting penetration testing, and implementing SIEM solutions (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub).
• Implementing and enforcing security controls for cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks.
• 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).
• Coordinating with DoD cybersecurity officials to achieve and sustain ATOs for cloud-based and on-premises environments.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

• Normal office conditions.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.