Network Server Administrator

Cybersecurity Engineer/Network Server Administrator

We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity operations-focused Engineer with MS SENTINEL expertise and networking background to join our team serving the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, NY. The role is onsite at USMA, however a hybrid/remote work schedule may be accommodated, subject to contract requirements and business needs.

The individual assigned to support the USMA Cybersecurity Branch's mission and strategic direction will provide knowledge, techniques, and expertise in the configuration, monitoring and securing of network and network services both on premises and in the Azure cloud.

This position is located at The U.S. Military Academy at West Point in West Point, NY and reports to the Director of Government Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Assessing network (switches, APs, firewalls and network services Cisco ISE, Prime) cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks and providing specific, prioritized, mitigation recommendations to the customer.

• · Advising the customer on design and implementation options for desired capabilities relating to cyberoperations.

• · Documentation and testing of security controls as relating to the ATO package process including reviewing and creating network diagrams, data flows and SOPs.

• · Continuous assessment and auditing of vulnerability remediation, configuration, and operation, to ensure compliance of the customer network using the eMASS and NIST controls for RMF. Active participation in activities related to security RMF life cycle.

• Configure, plan and design incident, correlation and playbooks to assist the Cyber-Ops in addressing threat response using MS SENTINEL SIEM.

• Make recommendations to CIO/G6 Cyber and CIO/G6 CTO on changing of baselines to enhance security without compromising mission functionality, provide mission impact and risk analysis for any recommendations. · Assist the customer in defining best practices and technical approaches in a MS Azure (Microsoft Secure Score, Defender ATP Portal, Azure Secure Score) commercial cloud environment.

• · Track and perform annual re-evaluation of Cyber regulations, policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures, and perform updates as needed.

• · The individual will function as the organizational ambassador for network cyber operations and apply their expertise to support the organization's vision and strategic direction.

• Additional duties include the following:

• · Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, articulating, and implementing best practices as it relates to complex IT projects.

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• · Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with customer team members, network admins, project managers, department computer officers (DCOs), and representatives of the Military Academy Directorates (MADs). Participation in multiple workgroups.

• · Articulate dissemination of information across all levels of the organization and to diverse stakeholders.

• · Translate subject matter technical terminology into business terms and recommend alternatives to both senior management and security practitioners.

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