Cybersecurity Systems Administrator - Lead

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Security Policies, Security Requirements

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Title:  CITS – Cybersecurity Systems Administrator - Lead

Location:  Tampa, Florida

Required Clearance: Must have an active/current TS-SCI clearance for this role.

Position Description: 

As the Cybersecurity Systems Administrator Lead, you will provide cyber technical support for the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) in Tampa FL.  Support will consist of configuring, tuning, optimizing, and maintaining critical security infrastructure to safeguard the organization's digital assets against evolving cyber threats. You'll be responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of essential cybersecurity systems, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technologies, Endpoint Detection Response (EDR) systems, network access control policies, and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Configuration and Optimization:

·         Collaborate with cybersecurity stakeholders to define and implement effective configurations for SIEM, EDR, NAC and other cybersecurity detection and remediation solutions.

·         Customize and optimize alert rules, correlation searches, and detection mechanisms within SIEM to align with security requirements and organizational objectives.

·         Deploy new SIEM instances including clustered deployments and apps.

·         Fine-tune EDR policies, rulesets, and scanning parameters to enhance endpoint visibility and threat detection capabilities.

·         Configure network access control policies to enforce security posture and mitigate risks associated with unauthorized devices.

·         Ability to support Linux environment, editing and maintaining Splunk configuration files and apps.

·         Work with other Cybersecurity Engineering team members and will be required to interact with end users to gather requirements, perform troubleshooting, and aid with the creation of Splunk search queries and dashboards.

·         Integrate cyber tools with variety of legacy data sources.

Maintenance and Support:

·         Conduct routine maintenance tasks, such as software updates, patches, and performance tuning, to ensure the reliability and efficiency of cybersecurity systems.

·         Provide timely support and troubleshooting assistance to address issues and incidents related to SIEM, EDR, NAC, and SOAR platforms, collaborating with vendors or higher-level support as necessary.

·         Perform regular system audits and health checks to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or performance issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.

·         Provide occasional presentations of tool capabilities to leadership

Policy Development and Compliance:

·         Develop and enforce configuration standards, security policies, and operational procedures for cybersecurity systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

·         Monitor compliance with security policies and regulations through audits, assessments, and reporting activities, taking corrective actions to address any deviations or gaps.

·         Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to streamline regulatory compliance efforts and demonstrate adherence to security standards.

·         Integration and Automation: Integrate cybersecurity systems with other security controls, data sources, and IT infrastructure components to create a cohesive security ecosystem.

·         Develop and maintain automation scripts, playbooks, and workflows within the SOAR platform to automate routine tasks, orchestrate incident response processes, and enhance operational efficiency to assist the SOC.

·         Explore opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging automation, orchestration, and integration with emerging technologies and indu