Security Administrator - Intermediate

Cwsc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer World Services seeks an Intermediate Security Administrator to support secure operation and compliance of DISA enterprise networks, emphasizing ISSO support, STIG implementation, cybersecurity documentation, and COMSEC activities.

The role requires 3–5 years in IT/cybersecurity, a Bachelor's or equivalent, DoD 8570 IAT Level II/8140 compliance in progress, and a Secret clearance; onsite at Fort Meade with limited remote work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years of combined IT, cybersecurity, network administration, information assurance, or related technical experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 Compliance Required after fully in place
• CompTIA Security+ CE

Responsibilities

• Support ISSO and cybersecurity personnel with security compliance, documentation, vulnerability remediation, and recurring cybersecurity activities.
• Apply, validate, and document DISA STIGs and secure configuration baselines.
• Assist with network troubleshooting and remediation of security findings.
• Develop and provide DISN COMSEC reports.
• Notify the Manager/Custodian of non-compliant issues and support compromise-response activities.
• Support coordination with DISA customers, COMSEC personnel, and the National Security Agency as required.

Skills

Security compliance

Vulnerability remediation

DISA STIG implementation

Network troubleshooting

COMSEC reporting

Documentation

DoD RMF/IAT requirements

CompTIA Security+ CE

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Intermediate Security Administrator supports secure operation and compliance of DISA enterprise network environments, with an emphasis on ISSO support, STIG implementation, cybersecurity documentation, and COMSEC activities.

• Support ISSO and cybersecurity personnel with security compliance, documentation, vulnerability remediation, and recurring cybersecurity activities.
• Apply, validate, and document DISA STIGs and secure configuration baselines.
• Assist with network troubleshooting and remediation of security findings.
• Develop and provide DISN COMSEC reports.
• Notify the Manager/Custodian of non-compliant issues and support compromise-response activities.
• Support coordination with DISA customers, COMSEC personnel, and the National Security Agency as required.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Candidates should generally possess 3–5 years of combined IT, cybersecurity, network administration, information assurance, or related technical experience. This position is considered a developing/intermediate role on the program, and candidates are not expected to be senior-level.

Relevant experience may include:

• IT Security, Information Assurance, cybersecurity, or RMF support.
• DISA STIG implementation, assessment, remediation, or documentation.
• Vulnerability management and security compliance activities.
• Network administration or network security fundamentals.
• COMSEC, cryptographic equipment, or key-management activities.
• Maintaining cybersecurity documentation, technical records, compliance evidence, or security-related reports.
• Supporting DoD or other regulated enterprise IT environments.
• Experience supporting DISA NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, or similar DoD environments is preferred but not required.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 Compliance Required after fully in place
• CompTIA Security+ CE

Secret Clearance Required

Onsite at FMD, any remote work must be justified and approved before even considered.

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Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].