Cybersecurity Systems Administrator – IT & Security Ops

Naval Air Systems Command; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Systems Command is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to support the Infrastructure Branch of the Operations Department. You will administer, monitor, and secure Windows Server and Red Hat environments, manage AD and GPOs, and perform vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD RMF and DISA STIGs.

Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential for this on-site role in Lakehurst, NJ.

Qualifications

• Specialized IT experience at the DS-03 (GS-09/10) level or equivalent in the Federal service or private/public sector.
• Experience administering, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining Windows Server and RHEL environments.
• Experience managing user accounts, domain services, GPOs, NTFS permissions, and network storage access.
• Experience performing vulnerability scans, applying patches, and remediation per DoD standards (DISA STIGs, RMF).

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain Windows Server and Linux servers and virtual environments (VMware, Hyper‑V).
• Manage user accounts, domain services, GPOs, and NTFS permissions; control access to network storage.
• Execute system updates, software deployments, and automated patching; monitor performance and availability.
• Implement and maintain DoD security controls in RMF and DISA STIGs; maintain security documentation and ensure config compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Oral communication

Problem solving

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

Active Directory

Group Policy

NTFS permissions

Patching

Vulnerability scans

RMF

DISA STIGs

Security documentation

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Naval Air Systems Command is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist to support the Infrastructure Branch of the Operations Department. You will administer, monitor, and secure Windows Server and Red Hat environments, manage AD and GPOs, and perform vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD RMF and DISA STIGs.

Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential for this on-site role in Lakehurst, NJ.