Systems Administrator (Compliance)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Compliance Systems Administrator in Tampa, FL. The role strengthens cyber posture by implementing and managing DoW compliance controls, patching, and configuring security measures across Windows environments.

Responsibilities include STIGs/CTOs/OPORDs compliance, SecureView PKI, and POA&Ms development, with scripting (PowerShell) to automate checks and reporting. Active DoD certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicable DoD 8140/8570 certifications required or in process.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance or 3 years of related experience.
• Strong background in Windows Server administration, STIGs, and security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Remediate security findings from ACAS/Tenable and STIGs with hands-on patching.
• Implement and maintain compliance with DoW policies, CTOs, and OPORDs.
• Build, deploy, and secure server apps and proprietary software.
• Develop POA&Ms for vulnerabilities not immediately remediated.
• Configure and maintain SecureView for multi-level security and PKI requirements.
• Manage lifecycle of web server certificates and secure channels.
• Track and escalate vulnerabilities to ensure timely fixes.
• Create compliance tracking reports and leadership updates.
• Document processes and provide clear configuration guides.
• Use PowerShell to automate checks, changes, and reporting.

Skills

Windows Server admin

Patching

Vulnerability management

DoD/STIGs

ACAS/Tenable

PowerShell

Documentation

Communication

Education

DoD 8140/8570 cert

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/IA

Windows Hybrid Admin Certification

ITIL 4 Foundation

SecureView Admin Training

Tools

ACAS/Tenable

RMF

eMASS

Trellix

Splunk

PKI

Job description

GDIT has an immediate opening for a Compliance Systems Administrator supporting the CITS contract for USCENTCOM, based in Tampa, Florida.

The Compliance Systems Administrator plays a critical, hands‑on role in strengthening the enterprise security posture by directly implementing and managing cybersecurity compliance controls. This position is responsible for the technical execution of tasks required to ensure enterprise Information Technology (IT) systems, applications, and Core Services adhere to Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity standards. This role involves regular system maintenance, patching, troubleshooting, and the direct application of security configurations to achieve and maintain compliance for a CORA cyber inspection.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Remediating security findings identified through ACAS/Tenable reports, STIG assessments, and other cybersecurity outputs by performing hands‑on system maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting on Windows Server 2019/2022 Operating Systems.
• Technically implementing and maintaining compliance with security policies and directives, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), and Operations Orders (OPORDs).
• Building, deploying, maintaining, and securing server applications and proprietary software in accordance with security best practices.
• Developing, implementing, and documenting mitigation strategies and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) for vulnerabilities that cannot be immediately remediated.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining the SecureView environment to support multi‑level security, ensuring it adheres to all Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) requirements for secure communication and authentication.
• Managing the full lifecycle of security certificates for web servers and secure communication channels.
• Tracking, prioritizing, and escalating security vulnerabilities and non‑compliant configurations to ensure timely remediation.
• Developing and maintaining compliance tracking products such as status reports, briefings, and leadership updates to communicate compliance posture and progress.
• Maintaining system documentation and preparing clear process guides for all implemented security configurations and remediation steps.
• Using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) to automate compliance checks, configuration changes, and reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings and working groups with Operations and Cybersecurity personnel (government and contractor) to track and ensure cybersecurity compliance.
• Support architecture and engineering reviews by providing hands‑on compliance‑focused implementation feedback on new capabilities, technologies, and infrastructure changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to succeed

Education & Certifications Required

• Applicable Intermediate DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Cybersecurity or Information Assurance concentration preferred) or Three (3) years of real‑world or military experience in information assurance, network security, or systems administration.
• Desired Applicable Expert DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 Certification.
• Microsoft Windows Hybrid Administrator Certification.
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
• SecureView Server Admin Training Certification.

Skills & Qualifications Required

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork qualities, including ownership, curiosity, sound judgment, integrity, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal direction and collaboratively within a team, including keeping leadership informed through clear, timely communication.
• Strong experience in systems administration, including Windows Server 2019/2022, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of vulnerabilities, exploits, and core DoW cybersecurity programs.
• Ability to interpret and, most importantly, implement DoW cybersecurity orders, policies, and procedures (STIGs, CTOs, IAVMs).
• Strong understanding of POA&Ms, STIGs, CTOs, IAVMs, and related compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as ACAS/Tenable, RMF, eMASS, Endpoint Security Systems (ESS), Trellix, and Splunk.
• Understanding of Certificate Lifecycle Management and PKI authentication.
• Ability to apply hands‑on system security engineering expertise in one or more technical areas: Windows Operating Systems (Windows Server 2019/2022) Active Directory & DNS Web Servers & Certificate Management Virtual Infrastructure & SecureView Environment Endpoint Security Systems (ESS).

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission and IT environment.
• Experience briefing leadership (contract and government) on compliance status and remediation.
• Knowledge and experience with scripting/automation languages (PowerShell, Ansible) for STIG compliance automation.
• Experience with DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) Cyber Operational Risk Assessments (CORA).
• Familiarity with STIG automation tools (e.g., EvaluateSTIG, STIG Manager, Maven Smart Systems).

Location

Location: Tampa, Florida (USCENTCOM)

Clearance: Active Secret

Travel Required: Less than 10% (CONUS/OCONUS)

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Telecommuting

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About GDIT

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Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $89,250 - $120,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.