Cybersecurity System Administrator

Canvas Inc.; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Test Group Cybersecurity is seeking one contractor System Administrator to sustain ongoing monitoring and readiness across 300+ air-gapped systems.

Because these assets are isolated, every computer requires direct, hands-on interaction at least monthly to perform offline antivirus updates, patching, and security checks while maintaining mission integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

Responsibilities

• Perform off-line anti-virus updates on stand-alone systems.
• Patch vulnerabilities on air-gapped assets.
• Conduct security control spot-checks.
• Deploy system updates and software.
• Provide general administration to maintain mission system integrity.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

Job description

The Test Group Cybersecurity office requires one (1) contractor System Administrator to sustain continuous monitoring and operational readiness across 300+ air-gapped, stand-alone systems. Because these isolated assets cannot leverage automated patching or remote maintenance tools, every computer requires direct, hands‑on interaction at least monthly—a workload that exceeds the capacity of the current single System Administrator. Adding this contractor position provides the necessary dedicated support to execute off-line anti-virus updates, vulnerability patching, security control spot‑checks, system deployments, and general administration, ensuring full compliance with cybersecurity mandates and maintaining mission system integrity.

Minimum Education:

• IM1 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
• IM2 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
• IM3 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

Minimum Experience:

• IM1- 0 years of experience
• IM2- 0-3 years of experience
• IM3 -3-10 year of experience

Security Clearance:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance