Cybersecurity Infrastructure Administrator

Cybersecurity Infrastructure Administrator

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Infrastructure Administrator hnologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity stakeholders to define and implement effective configurations for boundary infrastructure and network access control solutions.
• Customize and optimize alert rules, correlation searches, and detection mechanisms to align with security requirements and organizational objectives.
• Work with other Cybersecurity Engineering team members and end users to gather requirements, perform troubleshooting, and provide assistance as needed.
• Integrate cyber tools with a variety of legacy data sources.

• Conduct routine maintenance tasks, such as software updates, patches, and performance tuning, to ensure reliability and efficiency of cybersecurity systems.
• Provide timely support and troubleshooting assistance for IDS/IPS, firewalls, Security Onion, and other boundary/sensor technologies, collaborating with vendors or higher-level support as necessary.
• Perform regular system audits and health checks to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or performance issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide occasional presentations of tool capabilities to leadership.

• 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 deviations or gaps.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to streamline regulatory compliance efforts and demonstrate adherence to security standards.

• 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 boundary-related platforms to automate routine tasks, orchestrate incident response processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Explore opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging automation, orchestration, and emerging technologies.

• Provide training sessions and document processes to empower internal teams with the knowledge and skills required to effectively utilize cybersecurity systems.
• Share expertise, best practices, and lessons learned with colleagues through formal and informal channels, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Certification: Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 certification.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience in cybersecurity administration, with a focus on configuring, managing, and troubleshooting firewalls.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in Linux environments, system administration tasks, and shell scripting.
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and best practices for configuring and tuning security tools.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in firewall technologies, IPS & IDS technologies, and tap infrastructure.
• Desired
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Prior CENTCOM/COCOM experience.
  • Strong background in general networking technology.
  • Experience with Next‑Gen Firewalls/Next‑Gen IPS.
  • Linux experience.
  • Experience with packet capture and analysis (Wireshark).
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI clearance required.
• US citizenship required.

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