System Security Administrator

Koniag Government Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a System Security Administrator with a Top-Secret clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Washington, DC. The System Security Administrator will establish and manage thousands of user accounts for three financial systems, develop role-based access controls, SOPs, and user guidance, and conduct annual recertifications.

Strong customer service and reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Top Secret clearance and familiarity with information security concepts.
• 1 year of information security or IT helpdesk experience preferred.
• Familiarity with FIPS and NIST 800-series documentation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage user accounts across multiple systems; implement need-to-know and least privilege controls.
• Develop SOPs and user guidance; provide training and support to users.
• Perform annual user account recertifications and report on access posture.
• Coordinate with ISSOs, ISSEs, and other stakeholders to maintain secure access.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Information security basics

Customer service skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kadiak, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a System Security Administrator with a Top-Secret Security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Washington, DC.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Koniag is looking for an excellent communicator with a proactive work ethic and strong customer relationship skills to support Security administration duties.

The successful candidate will have at least one year in the information security field and will be knowledgeable on the general concepts of information security practices and government regulations applicable to FISMA.

The System Security Administrator position will perform duties that have a primary focus on the establishment and management of several thousand user accounts for three financial systems: developing and implementing role-based access controls through user profiles, which address need-to-know, separation of duties and least privilege according to established federal policy; development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guidance; and conducting annual user account recertifications. This position will interact with various types of customers/users, ISSOs, ISSEs, etc. and must be able to effectively interact with each and provide strong customer support, ticket resolution, and reporting.

This position will interface with system ISSOs and other system support personnel to ensure that user access security is fully implemented.

It is preferred that the candidate have a B.A. or B.S. in a related field and 1 year of Information Assurance or IT Helpdesk experience. B.A. or B.S. may be substituted with 4 additional years of professional Information Assurance services experience.

Additionally, this candidate must:

Communicate effectively through written and verbal means to co-workers, subordinates, customers, and senior leadership

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
• Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security risks in an operational environment
• Familiarity with FIPS and NIST 800 series documentation
• Be able to quickly understand new concepts and technology for the purpose of using that knowledge to effectively evaluate information systems’ security posture
• Effective customer service skills are required
• Prior security administration experience a plus

Security Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Top Secret clearance is required.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristicprotected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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