Dell
Sr Security Administrator
Huntsville, Alabama Area, US - Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
Job Description
We are looking for a Sr Security Administrator in Tuscaloosa AL for an upcoming proposal award. Candidate will work as part of a team of senior-level security engineers collaborating with the clients remote sites and senior personnel in support of information assurance controls and security protection activities across the organization. The candidate will be responsible for development and implementation of standardized security processes, technology configurations and security controls at the enterprise level. Additional responsibilities will be providing security subject matter expertise to Tier 3 on-site personnel as well as creating remediation strategies to address recurring security issues.
Duties include managing security programs for a variety of IT products, systems and networks both small and large and complex. Is able to ensure that records are maintained, security updates are promulgated, and staff are properly briefed. Candidate will have experience in coordinating with organizational security teams to ensure program consistency and compliance with all security requirements. Candidate must be well versed in application patch management and vulnerability mitigation. Has a thorough knowledge of organizational and VA security requirements and ensures that systems and personnel comply with these standards. Candidate must have familiarity and experience in the implementation of cyber security regulations.
Lead team efforts as a primary security Point of Contact (POC) between the IA Team and the VA. Answer questions and provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance on all patch management and information security related issues, ensure the completion and correctness of all NIST 800-53 remediation efforts and ensure compliance with VA Security policies and requirements. Ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Travel to remote sites in the performance of Baseline and one or more assessment visits is required. Collaborate with engineers and on-site patch management and information security personnel in the performance of duties for each visit.
Specific duties include;
Manage and implement recurring patches from vendors including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Adobe. Develop a monthly Patch Report that details the product, patch installed, date of installation, and describe any issues that occurred, along with steps taken
Document and remediate any issues from patch installations and develop Remediation Packages Status Reports.
Compiles and disseminates information about the components of an information system (e.g., the standard software load for a workstation, server, network component, etc.) and identifies remediation activities to address security vulnerabilities.
Provides senior-level configuration support and thought leadership for the information system and its constituent components including communications and connectivity-related aspects of the system.
Creates Vulnerability Assessment Reports, Application Compatibility Analyses and Reports
Facilitate site preparation for Inspector General (IG) audits
Vulnerability management expertise
Facilitate communication with stakeholder to ensure all requirements are being met.
Track progress against work schedules.
Evaluate and assess compliance with established IA policies and regulations.
Required Skills
Candidate must be US citizen with an ability to be granted a security clearance. Individual with an existing clearance adjudicated by a federal entity is preferred. Individual will be required to undergo a background investigation in order to gain access to classified/protected information.
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and five years of related experience. A minimum of four years working information assurance.
Holds one or more of the following certifications: CISSP (preferred), CAP, CISA, CISM, or GSLC.
Excellent technical writing skills and knowledge of computer systems and networks.
Ability to interact in a positive and collaborative manner with other contractors, teams, senior management, and Government personnel.
Active working knowledge of core infrastructure technologies.
Solid project management, time management, and organizational skills
Desired Skills
Ideal candidate will have functionality, vulnerability assessment tools and NIST 800-53 processes, Information Assurance/security policy development, Security Architecture Design, development, and planning, security engineering analysis.
Education
Bachelors degree
Experience
5 years of experience
Requirements
Hazards
No salary provided
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