Onsite Defense System Administrator – RMF/STIGs Expert

Avarint-; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) – No waiting period. 100%vested

Health Insurance – competitive costs

Dental and vision after 6 months

Life insurance after 6 months

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Avarint- seeks a full-time, onsite System Administrator to support DoD programs with emphasis on information security and compliance. The SA will manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows IS in diverse environments, ensuring secure operations and policy adherence.

The role requires RMF/NISPOM/DAAG knowledge, DoD 8140 baseline certification (or plan to obtain within 6 months), and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in DoD Industrial Security
• Experience with NISPOM, DAAG, or NIST RMF (SP 800-53)
• Technical experience securing RHEL and Windows ISs and networks utilizing DISA STIGs and/or Security Requirements Guide (SRGs)
• DoD 8140 baseline certification or obtain certification within 6 months of hire
• Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Configure, support, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows information systems (IS), and networks in a variety of traditional and virtual environments
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures
• Comply with current cyber security policies and concepts when designing, procuring, adopting, and developing new IS
• Assist with the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) and related documentation such as the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy
• Ensure account management and configuration documentation is complete, maintained and reviewed on a periodic basis
• Collect and analyze audit records in accordance with policies and procedures
• Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation
• Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
• Serve as a Data Transfer Agent (DTA), performing, documenting, and auditing authorized data transfers while maintaining removable media accountability
• Respond to and remediate IS incidents if necessary
• Assist with IS security education, training, and awareness program
• Help prepare for and participate in periodic compliance assessments and inspections

Skills

DoD security controls

RMF/NISPOM/DAAG

RHEL

Windows OS

STIGs/SRGs

Security clearance

NIST SP 800-53

DISA STIGs

Certification readiness

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Avarint- seeks a full-time, onsite System Administrator to support DoD programs with emphasis on information security and compliance. The SA will manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows IS in diverse environments, ensuring secure operations and policy adherence.

The role requires RMF/NISPOM/DAAG knowledge, DoD 8140 baseline certification (or plan to obtain within 6 months), and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.