Senior IT Administrator - Secure Deployable Systems

The Ascendancy Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense solutions provider in Virginia Beach seeks a Senior IT Administrator to lead the technical strategy for secure communications kits. This role involves overseeing infrastructure design, lifecycle governance, and compliance documentation. Candidates must have 7-10 years of IT operations experience and an active SECRET clearance. Key responsibilities include defining security standards, training program management, and vendor coordination. Candidates with relevant certifications such as CISSP and CISM are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years experience in infrastructure/IT operations.
• 3+ years leading secure endpoint or field-kit programs.
• Active SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Define security baselines and configuration templates.
• Establish logging/telemetry and incident workflows.
• Oversee lifecycle governance including procurement and maintenance.
• Coordinate with vendor partners for requirements validation.
• Direct the training program for secure operating procedures.
• Maintain compliance documentation for audits.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Security architecture

End-to-end lifecycle governance

Operational oversight

Help desk management

Risk management

Education

CISSP certification

CISM certification

ISSM certification

Job description

A defense solutions provider in Virginia Beach seeks a Senior IT Administrator to lead the technical strategy for secure communications kits. This role involves overseeing infrastructure design, lifecycle governance, and compliance documentation. Candidates must have 7-10 years of IT operations experience and an active SECRET clearance. Key responsibilities include defining security standards, training program management, and vendor coordination. Candidates with relevant certifications such as CISSP and CISM are preferred.