Cybersecurity Administrator (Configuration Cell) III (Senior)

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Administrator (Configuration Cell) III (Senior) to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for overseeing the cybersecurity posture of the Configuration Cell, ensuring the integrity and security of systems and configurations
• Design, implement, and maintain security configurations for operating systems, applications, and network devices within the Configuration Cell
• Collaborate with Configuration Management Teams to integrate security controls into the configuration management process
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures specific to the Configuration Cell, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential risks within the Configuration Cell environment
• Administer and maintain a variety of security tools and technologies, including firewalls; intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS); endpoint detection and response (EDR); security information and event management (SIEM) systems; vulnerability scanners; and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions, with a focus on their application within the Configuration Cell
• Monitor system logs and network traffic for security events and incidents, responding to any escalating security incidents as appropriate
• Participate in the incident response process, collaborating with other teams to contain, investigate, and recover from security incidents
• Develop and maintain comprehensive security documentation, including policies, procedures, standards, and configuration guidelines specific to the Configuration Cell
• Stay current with cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities relevant to configuration management and system configurations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of security automation tools and scripts to streamline security tasks within the Configuration Cell
• Provides direction and mentorship to junior staff

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• BA/BS in field necessary to assume Cybersecurity Administrator (Configuration Cell) III duties and a minimum of 9 years years of relevant Cybersecurity Administrator (Configuration Cell) III experience.
• High School and 4 years of additional experience or Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience may be exchanged in lieu of a required Bachelor's degree
• A candidate holding a relevant Master’s degree may be granted 2 years’ experience credit for that extra education. A candidate holding a relevant PhD degree may be granted 4 years’ experience credit for that extra education.
• Five years of position-specific relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.). Hands-on experience with a variety of security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM, etc.). Experience with security hardening and configuration management. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation. Familiarity with cloud security concepts and technologies. CompTIA Security+, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Preferred Skills and Experience

• More than 5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with a focus on security administration. Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. Relevant industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+; CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+), CompTIA CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner+), GIAC (GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), and GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH)); ISC² certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Associate/Professional (CCSP), Azure Security Engineer Associate, or the Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate; and ITIL Foundation certificate, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library).
• Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.

*pending contract award

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great p