Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Security Administrator for a position on Kauai, HI. Supporting the Range Network Department. The Information Systems Security Administrator (ISSA) will report to the IT Operations Manager on a day-to-day basis. The Information Security Systems Administrator is responsible for ensuring the organization’s security systems are properly configured and maintained. The ISSA will serve as a focal point for ISSA roles and responsibilities for a variety of networks within the PMRF portfolio of systems.
Responsibilities
Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Manage and maintain cyber security tools, features, software and appliances such as HBSS/ESS, LogRhythm, etc.
- Ensure that cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to acceptable security levels
- Assist in engineering cyber security solutions for multiple Information Systems (IS) and Platform IT (PIT)
- Perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established cybersecurity standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Understand the mission and business functions for Koa Lani and PMRF corresponding portfolio or IT systems to ensure that the system accomplishes the mission in a secure manner.
- Performing analysis, identifying and implementing protection solutions, and preparing and maintaining engineering and security related documentation.
- Performing vulnerability assessments; Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities (e.g., DoD, RMF, NIST).
- Administering and managing IA Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), Operation Order (OPORD) and other DoD, DON, PMRF cyber security alerts and notifications.
- Conducting technical and nontechnical reviews and audits as necessary to support development and test efforts both in house and at customer sites.
- Monitoring remediation efforts and completion of milestones for all open POAMs.
- Assisting system administrators and ISSM/ISSO in maintaining system accreditations in accordance with the approved IA program and procedures.
- Assisting in the development of various policies, standards, etc. to ensure compliance with PMRF policies and RMF framework.
- Provide periodic inputs to reports or other deliverables as required by contract or policy.
- Perform routine Systems and/or network engineering tasks as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Candidate must be capable of working in a team environment and participate in technical and system administrative activities throughout project life cycles. Maintaining an acceptable level of technical involvement with all contributing organizations is obligatory.
- Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills are required
- Lifting 10-25 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling 1-10 lbs
- Work positions requirements: walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, cramped, sitting and repeated stooping or frequent climbing.
- Customer contact, extended workday, confined work area, office laboratory, field assignment, and inclement weather.
Minimum Qualifications
- A.S. Degree in Cyber Security, IT, or relevant field. 5-Years of directly related work experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker
- Strong computer skills and experience in IA vulnerability, testing, remediation & cyber security (ACAS, NESSUS, etc.).
- Experience as system administrator for HBSS/ESS and SIEM solutions
- Demonstrable experience in Cyber Security Methods and Techniques.
- Must possess and be proficient in the following PC skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Other; Microsoft Project, VISIO, and Maximo.
- Good written and oral communication skills are required including the ability to organize.
Certifications
- DoD 8570/8140: IAM I
- One of the following OS Certifications required prior to starting (subject to change based on industry, DoD, DON or local policy requirements)
- Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Current Microsoft System Administrator certificate (example: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Core), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Administrator Associate (Core and Productivity 365 Roles))
Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.
EXEMPT POSITIONS
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $110K - $120K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: Please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com.
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