Alternate CRO Cyber Systems Administrator at SAIC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, COMSEC, Systems Administration, Linux, Bash, PowerShell, Vulnerability Assessment, Network Security, Audit Participation, Key Management, STIGs, RMF, HBSS, ACAS, Disaster Recovery, Identity Management

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced Alternate CRO Cyber Systems Administrator with a systems administration background to be an alternate COMSEC responsible officer (CRO) and perform systems administration work with the cybersecurity team supporting the US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command, Prototype Ground Development and Sustainment Directorate. You will be the alternate CRO for a non-collateral account and a cybersecurity systems administrator implementing and maintaining cyber tools such as eMASS, Xacta, STIG Viewer, and others. This work is located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. Key CRO responsibilities include: Support primary CRO for all COMSEC duties. Manage COMSEC material and automated equipment, including maintaining security, from receipt through usage and eventual consumption/destruction. Conduct inventories of all equipment handled by hand receipt holders and supporting periodic rekey and installation of new devices. Work with program managers to bridge the gap between high-level security policies and requirements. This includes the technical and operational implementation of those requirements. Procure and maintain requisite COMSEC materials. Answer questions on process, timeline, status of assets, and reporting. Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations. Key security administrator responsibilities include: Install, configure and maintain cybersecurity tools. Scan and assess network for vulnerabilities. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity. Implement network security policies, application security, access control, and data safeguards. This is you: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, and able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 5 or more years of relevant experience. Will accept 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 3 years of COMSEC custodian experience in a DoD environment AND 3 years of hands-on systems administration experience. Comprehensive knowledge of COMSEC policies and procedures. User experience with the maintenance and operation of common COMSEC devices. Experience with key management infrastructure. Experience preparing for and participating in audits and assessments. Minimum 1 year of proven work experience as a Linux systems administrator, Red Hat-based distributions preferred. Practical experience in Bash and/or PowerShell. Must be compliant with DoD 8140.03 Foundational and Residential Qualifications (Security+ to start). Familiar with the RMF process. Desired Experience: HBSS and ACAS installation and management experience. Experience with patching and applying STIGs and other cyber technologies that implement security controls in military cyberspace operational environments such as firewalls, router ACLs, PKI, OWASP, scripting, identity management, virtualization, etc. Experience perform vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying and defending against threats, and developing disaster recovery plans. Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.

Responsibilities

The Alternate CRO Cyber Systems Administrator will support the primary CRO for all COMSEC duties and manage COMSEC material and automated equipment. Additionally, the role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining cybersecurity tools while monitoring network traffic for unusual activity.