Security Systems Administrator (TS/SCI)

GuidePoint Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm that provides trusted expertise and solutions to top organizations. In this role, you will work directly with government clients to enhance their security posture, leveraging your skills in systems administration and cybersecurity tools. Collaborate with a talented team to develop innovative solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and manage critical systems. This position not only offers the chance to work on meaningful projects but also provides an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy

Mobile and home internet allowances

Retirement plan eligibility

Pet benefit options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a systems administrator.
• Must have or obtain 10+ hours of Fidelis training within the last 12 months.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions for secure operations of enterprise systems.
• Perform systems administration of cyber tools and server systems.
• Support Linux & Windows systems engineering efforts.

Skills

Systems Administration

Fidelis Security Tools

Linux Server Management

Windows Server Maintenance

DoD Risk Management Framework

Network Administration

Basic Linux Command Line

Active Directory Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Fidelis DLP & XPS Appliances

Git

Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)

Visio

Job description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources, and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Locations available: JBAB (Bolling AFB), DC; Maryland Square, MD; Reston, VA; Quantico, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; Waikiki, HI

An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required for consideration for this role. Additionally, an active CI Polygraph or willingness to pass a CI Polygraph exam is required. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer.

What You’ll Get To Do:

1. Work individually or in a small integrated team to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems.
2. Develop new concepts and processes, analyze root causes, and resolve complex issues using industry knowledge.
3. Perform systems administration of cyber tools sets and server systems across multiple classification domains.
4. Support developmental and operational systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices.
5. Install, configure, and manage operating system and application software as necessary.
6. Support Linux & Windows systems engineering efforts in system design, evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a systems administrator.
• Experience with installing/configuring devices, applications, and security tools including Fidelis.
• Must have or obtain 10+ hours of Fidelis training within the last 12 months, with a completion certificate.
• Ability to analyze and respond to Fidelis system logs, security logs, and other events to troubleshoot issues.
• Experience maintaining, deploying, and configuring Fidelis DLP & XPS appliances.
• Experience with Linux servers, including OS and application management, patching, and updates.
• Basic Linux command line skills and ability to perform remote updates via SSH.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Educational qualifications: HS diploma or GED with 7+ years of supporting IT projects, Associate’s degree with 5+ years, or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Windows and Linux server maintenance.
• Prior experience as a SOC analyst, Hunt analyst, or DLP analyst, or using Fidelis DLP in an administrative capacity.
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework.
• Experience automating deployments and configuration management.
• Network administration or systems engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, network layers, application frameworks, database systems, vendor solutions.
• Familiarity with Git, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), and diagramming tools like Visio.
• Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) - Infrastructure Support (IS) certification.

Note: We use Greenhouse Software and Zoom Scheduler for application and interview scheduling. Please check your spam folder for updates.

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value-added reseller focusing on Information Security. Since 2011, it has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships, and serves over 4,200 customers.

Our core values drive our success and workplace atmosphere. Our colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and collaborative, offering mentorship and guidance.

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career with one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation.

Perks Include:

• Primarily remote work (US-based), with some travel or on-site work for Federal positions.
• Health insurance options with employer contributions.
• 12 holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy.
• Mobile and home internet allowances.
• Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months.
• Pet benefit options.