Security Administrator - Intermediate
cwsc Security Administrator - Intermediate
Summary
An intermediate-level security administrator supports secure operations and compliance of DISA enterprise networks at Fort Meade, handling ISSO support, DISA STIG implementation and documentation, vulnerability remediation, and COMSEC reporting. The role is onsite and requires a Secret clearance and Security+ certification.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Support ISSO and cybersecurity personnel with security compliance, documentation, vulnerability remediation, and recurring cybersecurity activities.
- Apply, validate, and document DISA STIGs and secure configuration baselines.
- Assist with network troubleshooting and remediation of security findings.
- Develop and provide DISN COMSEC reports.
- Notify the Manager/Custodian of non-compliant issues and support compromise-response activities.
- Support coordination with DISA customers, COMSEC personnel, and the National Security Agency as required.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Candidates should generally possess 3–5 years of combined IT, cybersecurity, network administration, information assurance, or related technical experience. This position is considered a developing/intermediate role on the program, and candidates are not expected to be senior-level.
- IT Security, Information Assurance, cybersecurity, or RMF support.
- DISA STIG implementation, assessment, remediation, or documentation.
- Vulnerability management and security compliance activities.
- Network administration or network security fundamentals.
- COMSEC, cryptographic equipment, or key-management activities.
- Maintaining cybersecurity documentation, technical records, compliance evidence, or security-related reports.
- Supporting DoD or other regulated enterprise IT environments.
Relevant experience may include:
Experience supporting DISA NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, or similar DoD environments is preferred but not required.
Certifications
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 Compliance Required after fully in place
- CompTIA Security+ CE
Security Clearance
- Secret Clearance Required
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
As published by lever
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Other website
- What is your full home address? (Street, City, State, Zip) written answer
- Most all positions at CWS require obtaining a United States government clearance. You must be a US Citizen to obtain a clearance. Are you a US Citizen? choose one
- What level of active US government clearance do you currently hold? choose one
- If you selected "Other," please specify: optional
- Salary Expectations:
- How did you first learn about this position? choose one · optional
- If you selected an option with an asterisk (*), please provided the name of the referral/source: optional