Cyber Security Administrator

Prescient Edge; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Substantial retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

Prescient Edge is looking for a Cyber Security Administrator to support a Federal Government client in New York. This role ensures compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates, implements security monitoring solutions, and conducts vulnerability assessments.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent experience, expertise in NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, and possess an active TS/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive healthcare benefits and a substantial retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Expert in NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, and IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.
• Extensive experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) process and ongoing compliance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates.
• Implement security monitoring solutions and conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Lead and track progress of Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

Skills

Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity mandates

Implementation of security controls

Risk assessments

Cloud-native security tools

Experience with SIEM solutions

Vulnerability scanning

Incident response

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Five years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

AWS Security Hub

Azure

AWS

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Cyber Security Administrator to support a Federal Government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description

• 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.

Experience

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

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations.

Security clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

EEO Statement

Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.