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Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

SAIC

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Colorado Springs, CO
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$140,001 - $180,000

Job Description

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SAIC is seeking a cybersecurity systems administrator to support the Space Systems Command to develop, deploy, modernize, and expand the program and its customers. We are looking for a detail-oriented cybersecurity administrator to be responsible for desktop, mobile, and network security, troubleshooting network access and implementing network security policies and procedures at our organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical base who can identify the problem and build a hardened solution.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in depth technical scans on hardware, operating systems, and software to identify system vulnerabilities
  • Perform necessary system configuration tasks on Linux and some Windows machines to mitigate vulnerabilities
  • Serve as the primary ISSO in a TS/SCI Special Access Program for Space System Command in Colorado Springs at multiple sites.
  • Install, configure and maintain cybersecurity tools, including Trellix, HBSS, ACAS, and Solarwinds
  • Perform installation, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks to create a more secure and hardened ecosystem for software and systems
  • Maintain excellent documentation of all technical material
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve mission objectives


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 14 or more years of relevant experience; master's degree in computer science or related field and 12 or more years of relevant experience. Experience will be accepted in lieu of education.
  • Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
  • CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 compliance
  • 7 or more years of cybersecurity experience
  • Experience building hardened solutions for systems and software from the ground up
  • Strong experience with Linux based operating systems
  • Experience working with SCAPs, STIGs, ACAS, Nessus, etc.


Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Experience writing basic scripts in languages like Python, Powershell, or Bash
  • Experience using tools to scan source code such as Fortify
  • Experience working with Networking tools like Cisco products
  • Experience working with Virtualization tools like VMware, VirtualBox, or various hypervisors


Target salary range: $140,001 - $180,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Employer
SAIC