System Administrator and Security Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a System Administrator and Security Manager to support an Indo-Pacific client. You will provide subject matter expertise, enforce SCIF and SAPF requirements, and manage personnel security tasks in a demanding environment.

Requirements include 5+ years in system administration, networks/configuration management, experience with classified environments, and TS/SCI clearance. You will mentor SASMs and help shape program security policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with system administration.
• Experience with networks and configuration management.
• Experience with classified environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly SASM forums and interface with the PM operations team.
• Assist with designing, implementing, and managing policies and procedures to ensure database and software security.
• Provide client-facing customer interface responsible for program security compliance and guidance to SASM.
• Mentor and supervise team members and work with security policies and COMSEC procedures.

Skills

System administration

Networks & configuration management

Classified environments

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

System Administrator and Security Manager

The Opportunity: Serve as a System Administrator (SA) and Security Manager (SM) for a Indo-Pacific client. Provide subject matter expertise and assist government clients in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Administrate and enforce Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and SAP Facility (SAPF) security requirements. Perform personnel security, suitability, and credentialing utilizing the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Validate and verify personnel accesses to SAPs using the Joint Access Database Environment (JADE). Provide client-facing customer interface responsible for program security compliance and guidance to user community system administrators and security managers (SASM), support program briefs, and coordinate and compile program security documentation. Assist in the development of program-level security policy and analyze and implement program-level COMSEC policies and procedures. Provide support to user community SASMs evaluating compliance with security policies, vulnerability assessments, and computer security protocols with security-enhanced Apple or Mac products. Interface with client and program management office leadership to manage program security. Lead monthly SASM forums and interface with the PM operations team. Assist with designing, implementing, and managing policies and procedures to ensure database and software security. Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with system administration
• Experience with networks and configuration management
• Experience with classified environments
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Special Access Program protocols
• Experience working in JADE and DISS
• Bachelor's degree in CS or an IT-related field

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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• health
• life
• disability
• financial
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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