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Cambridge International Systems Inc

Designs and delivers cyber-physical security solutions

End-User Systems Administrator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Associate's
Charleston, SC, USA+1 moreMore locations: Stuttgart, Germany
In PersonOvernight travel may be required on rare occasions; travel between work locations and government installations is required.
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be proficient in using technologies, computers, tools, and systems pertinent to the position.
  • Must have a high school diploma with 11 years of recent specialist experience, an associate’s degree with 7 years of recent specialized experience, a major certification with 7 years of recent specialized experience, or a bachelor’s degree or higher with 3 years of recent specialized experience.
  • Must apply expertise across multiple complex work assignments.
  • Must perform broad assignments requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
  • Must work with appreciable latitude in developing methodologies and presenting solutions to problems.
  • Must contribute to deliverables and performance metrics, where applicable.
  • Must possess a current and active DoD Secret security clearance and be eligible for DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Must be eligible for NATO Indoctrination and meet TESA accreditation requirements.
  • Must have an active passport to support overseas travel and living requirements.
  • Must be able to perform prolonged sitting and/or standing, travel between work locations and transport work equipment during site visits.
  • Must be able to work occasional extended hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
  • Must comply with applicable medical or travel requirements and vaccination and medical requirements for temporary duty or overseas roles.
  • Employment is contingent upon a successful background investigation; alcohol and drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance.
  • Must manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and communicate verbally and in writing with team members, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Must be able to work in a secure facility where personal electronic devices may be restricted.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the full user identity lifecycle by creating, modifying, and disabling user accounts across Active Directory and cloud platforms to ensure secure access to resources.
  • Administer and support hybrid identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and Okta, including configuring and maintaining single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and conditional access policies.
  • Process user access requests, role changes, and terminations while ensuring compliance with role-based access control standards and the principle of least privilege.
  • Conduct routine access reviews and entitlement audits to validate user permissions, identify excessive privileges, and support compliance requirements.
  • Monitor authentication activities and identity-related security events in Splunk SIEM; investigate login failures, account lockouts, and suspicious access patterns; and resolve issues promptly.
  • Analyze endpoint security alerts in Carbon Black EDR, investigate potentially compromised accounts, validate security incidents, and support threat containment.
  • Coordinate remediation efforts for quarantined or non-compliant endpoints, working with security, infrastructure, and desktop support teams to restore systems safely and securely.
  • Support incident response activities by providing identity, authentication, and access-related analysis during security investigations.
  • Collaborate with ServiceNow and ITSM teams to improve workflow automation and delivery enhancements.
  • Work with security, network, infrastructure, and application teams to onboard applications to centralized authentication platforms and maintain enterprise identity standards.
  • Troubleshoot user access issues, authentication problems, VPN connectivity concerns, and single sign-on integration challenges while ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Provide technical assistance to computer users in support of government operations overseas.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous specialist experience is stated at varying minimum levels depending on education or certification; no preferred qualifications are specified.

About the company

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Cambridge International Systems Inc

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Cambridge International Systems delivers capacity-building and security solutions across cyber and physical domains, serving sectors like critical infrastructure, border security, aviation, threat finance, banking, and health security worldwide. It uses holistic discovery to understand complex environments and deploys integrated, multi-domain solutions that address people, processes, and technology, with advisory, implementation, and ongoing support to build capabilities. The firm differentiates itself with nearly 30 years of experience in high-stakes environments at the intersection of cyber and physical security, offering end-to-end capacity-building rather than isolated tools. Its goal is to reduce risk from sophisticated threats and enable successful operations by strengthening security, resilience, and capabilities across organizations and critical systems.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, West Virginia

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 headquarters move to Tysons Corner signals continued investment and hiring proximity.
  • FY2026 awarded $10.7 million year-to-date, showing continued federal demand.
  • Recent wins in Navy fiber, DoD logistics, and border/security work sustain backlog.

What critics are saying

  • 2025 bribery guilty plea and $2.25 million fine damage credibility with Navy customers.
  • Former executive Russell Thurston tied Cambridge to bribery; compliance monitoring now matters immediately.
  • Dependence on federal contracting leaves Cambridge vulnerable if DOJ or debarment actions escalate.

What makes Cambridge International Systems Inc unique

  • CMMC Level 2 certification and CSfC Trusted Integrator status strengthen federal trust.
  • OASIS+ IDIQ in 2025 expands access across DoD and civilian agencies.
  • Deep defense portfolio spans aviation, C6ISR, cybersecurity, and logistics worldwide.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

DAV
Sep 22nd, 2026
DAV names Virginia veteran-owned business Small Employer of the Year.

DAV names Virginia veteran-owned business Small Employer of the Year. Posted on Sep 22, 2026 ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Cambridge International Systems its Small Employer of the Year. A Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, Cambridge offers expertise in aviation, operations, security and technology solutions to the U.S. government and partner nations. The award will be officially announced Aug. 2 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The national-level honor recognizes Cambridge as a leader in veteran hiring among numerous other businesses with fewer than 250 employees. Veterans make up approximately 33% of Cambridge's workforce, including leadership and supervisory roles. For the past five years, Cambridge has maintained a veteran hiring rate between 30% and 45%. To grow veterans in technical, management and executive roles, Cambridge offers tuition assistance and leadership training programs to its employees. Additionally, veteran and military employees have a platform to connect and access resources through the Cambridge Stars Employee Resource Group. Cambridge actively supports veterans beyond the workplace through meaningful community engagement, corporate giving, outreach initiatives and public recognition of military service in the communities where the company operates. "Cambridge International Systems demonstrates what it means to invest in veterans not only as employees but as leaders and innovators," said DAV National Commander Coleman Nee. "Its commitment to recruiting, developing and supporting veteran talent creates meaningful career opportunities while strengthening its organization. We're proud to recognize Cambridge as DAV's 2026 Small Employer of the Year." Interviews and photos available upon request. Find a DAV location. Contact your nearest DAV office. They will help you file a claim and stick with you all through the process, because no veteran should have to go at it alone. Find Your Nearest DAV Office

Cambridge International Systems
Dec 5th, 2025
Cambridge Awarded High-Quality Ethics and Compliance Program Credential

Cambridge awarded High-Quality Ethics and compliance Program credential. Cambridge International Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that Cambridge International has been awarded the High-Quality Ethics & Compliance (HQP) Program Assessment Credential from the Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI) for 2025 - 2026. This prestigious designation recognizes organizations that excel in building, sustaining, and continuously enhancing robust ethics and compliance programs aligned with global best practices. ECI is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing high standards of integrity and promoting strong, effective ethics and compliance programs worldwide. Its HQP Assessment is a rigorous, evidence-based review and is widely regarded as one of the most respected evaluations of organizational ethics and compliance maturity. The credential is awarded only to companies that meet or exceed rigorous benchmarks across five core pillars that define an ethical and high-functioning workplace: * Strategy - Clear alignment between the organization's mission, operations, and ethical commitments * Risk Management - Proactive identification and mitigation of ethics and compliance risks * Culture - A healthy organizational culture where values guide behavior at all levels * Speaking Up - Trusted channels for reporting concerns without fear of retaliation * Accountability - Consistent, fair enforcement of policies and expectations Achieving the HQP credential affirms Cambridge's longstanding dedication to fostering an environment where integrity, transparency, and responsible decision-making are embedded in everyday work. It also highlights the company's commitment to continually strengthening its ethics and compliance framework as Cambridge expands its mission and supports customers around the world. "Earning this recognition from ECI reflects the collective efforts of our teams and leaders, who prioritize ethical behavior and compliance excellence in all that we do," said Amin Said, Cambridge Vice President of Corporate Compliance. "Our commitment to integrity is foundational to our success and our responsibility to customers, partners, and each other." The HQP designation underscores Cambridge's belief that strong ethics are not just a requirement - but a strategic advantage that enables the company to build trust, deliver quality, and uphold its core values in every engagement.