Security Administrator - Intermediate

Computer World Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer World Services seeks an IT security professional to support ISSO and cybersecurity activities in a DoD-focused environment. You will document compliance, remediate vulnerabilities, and maintain secure baselines, working onsite at Fort Meade, MD. Strong DISA/STIG experience and DoD accreditation are valued.

The role targets developing to intermediate candidates with 3–5 years of related IT/cyber experience. Onsite work is required, with limits on remote work as justified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years of combined IT, cybersecurity, network administration, information assurance, or related technical experience.
• Experience supporting DISA NIPRNet/SIPRNet/JWICS or similar DoD environments preferred.

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 NSA as required.

Skills

Cybersecurity

RMF

Network administration

Documentation

Vulnerability management

DoD regulation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DISA STIG

COMSEC

Security clearance protocols

DoD 8570

Job description

Key Tasks & 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.

Education & Experience

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.

Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 Compliance Required after fully in place


• CompTIA Security+ CE

Security Clearance

• Secret Clearance Required

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

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

$75,000 - $80,000 a year

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position.

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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]