Cyber System Administrator, Senior
$71,500–$150,200 year
On-siteFort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Administer, configure, and maintain classified and unclassified information systems supporting operational and mission requirements. Manage user accounts, roles, permissions, and access controls while monitoring system performance, availability, and security using approved tools. Implement system hardening, patch management, and configuration baselines to maintain cybersecurity compliance, and support accreditation, authorization, and continuous monitoring activities. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues to ensure system reliability, maintain documentation and configuration records, and coordinate with cybersecurity and operations teams for incident response and risk mitigation. Perform data backup, recovery, and continuity procedures to protect mission-critical information, providing technical support and guidance to users on system capabilities and security best practices. Requires TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and 5 years of experience executing cyber system administration responsibilities for DOW systems in TS or higher environments.
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
- 5 years executing cyber system administration responsibilities for DOW systems in TS or higher environment
- DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or IAT Level III certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP)
- Computing Environment certification (Windows: MCSA or Linux+/RHCSA, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience managing Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems
- Proven experience implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls and STIG compliance
- Experience with network administration including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewall configurations
- Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and user access management
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Up to 25% travel
Desired Qualifications
- DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I, II, or III (CND, CISM, CISSP)
- Advanced technical certifications (CCNA, RHCE, MCSE, or equivalent)
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or CompTIA Cloud+)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and briefings
- 5+ years of experience in DoD cyber operations or military IT environments
- Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes
- Background supporting SCIF or other sensitive compartmented information environments
- Experience with cybersecurity incident response and forensic analysis
- Demonstrated experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with cloud infrastructure administration (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
- Previous experience with DISA guidance, CMMC compliance, or CNSSI standards
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