Cyber Security Specialist MID - App Services EPS

Apex Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist MID - App Services to join our enterprise IT operations team. The role focuses on provisioning, installing, configuring, and maintaining system hardware, software, and related infrastructure to meet security standards and high availability.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in system administration, Windows/Linux, and is able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of progressive system administration experience in enterprise environments.
• Must hold a current IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP) and current AZ-900.
• Additional Network+ certification strengthens the candidate profile.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain servers, OS, and storage for operational efficiency.
• Apply STIGs to operating systems, apps, and network devices.
• Perform vulnerability scans and remediation strategies.
• Develop automation scripts with PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins.
• Manage backups and test failover procedures.
• Provide Tier II support for complex infra issues.
• Document topology, SOPs, and configuration logs.

Skills

System administration

Windows

Linux

Virtualization

STIGs

PowerShell

Ansible

Jenkins

Vulnerability assessment

Education

IAT Level II Certification

AZ-900 Certification

Network+ Certification

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Jenkins

Bitbucket

ACAS/Nessus

Job description

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Cyber Security Specialist MID - App Services EPS

Job#: 3052177

Location: Norfolk, Virginia (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and mission-oriented System Administrator to join our enterprise IT operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for provisioning, installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining system hardware, software, and related infrastructure. The position involves ensuring that system hardware, operating systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values and security standards.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate possesses technical expertise in system infrastructure administration combined with a proactive approach to security compliance, automated configuration management, and system monitoring. Working in a collaborative environment, you will sustain infrastructure health, participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation, and guarantee the high availability and security of essential defense and enterprise networks. Candidates must demonstrate self-motivation and punctual attendance while working within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain physical and virtual servers, operating systems, and enterprise storage solutions to ensure operational efficiency.
• Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to operating systems, applications, and network devices.
• Perform vulnerability scans, analyze results, and execute system patching and remediation strategies.
• Develop, test, and implement automated scripts and workflows using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, and Jenkins.
• Manage enterprise-wide backup and recovery procedures, routinely testing data integrity and failover systems.
• Provide Tier II system administration support to resolve complex technical infrastructure issues.
• Draft and maintain system topology documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and configuration logs.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

A minimum of 1-3 years of progressive experience in system administration, managing enterprise infrastructure, server operating systems (Windows/Linux), or virtualized environments.

Certifications:

Must hold a current Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC, or SSCP), as well as current AZ-900 and Network+ certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications.
• Active Microsoft AZ-900 certification.
• Operational familiarity with DISA STIGs, Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, and automated vulnerability management platforms such as ACAS/Nessus.
• Experience developing automation or configuration-management routines using PowerShell, Ansible, Jenkins, and version control repositories like Bitbucket.

Work Schedule

This position requires the ability to work schedules that may extend to evenings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our "Welcome Packet" as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.