Senior Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

Air Combat Command; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command in Virginia is seeking a senior systems administrator to provide tactically flexible, persistent cybersecurity and internal defensive measures for the Wing's cyberspace operations, ensuring mission-critical IT systems remain secure and available.

The role requires IT expertise per OPM GS-2210 standards, strong problem solving, and ability to apply cybersecurity principles across networks, systems, and incident response, with formal education or experience as described in the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT cybersecurity principles, concepts and methods to investigate, analyze and respond to cyber incidents.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and administer computer systems and optimize performance.
• Knowledge of IT security principles, software, databases and storage technologies required for security certification/ accreditation.
• Knowledge of IT security policies, products and services to assess risk and advise on vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of telecommunications principles and system integrity to assess operations and recommend improvements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactically flexible, persistent cybersecurity and internal defensive measures for Wing's cyberspace operations.
• Protect and defend Wing cyberspace systems and responses to incidents.
• Coordinate IT security activities and advise on risk and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain system integrity, performance and compliance with security requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Air Combat Command in Virginia is seeking a senior systems administrator to provide tactically flexible, persistent cybersecurity and internal defensive measures for the Wing's cyberspace operations, ensuring mission-critical IT systems remain secure and available.

The role requires IT expertise per OPM GS-2210 standards, strong problem solving, and ability to apply cybersecurity principles across networks, systems, and incident response, with formal education or experience as described in the