Remote Security Systems Administrator

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Security Systems Administrator to review and remediate ACAS scans and support general RMF activities. This position is fully remote with infrequent travel.

The selected candidate will function as part of the IT support team; managing multiple closed environments, ensuring patching, vulnerability remediation, and STIGing for their assigned programs. They will plan, implement, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of the program data, systems, and networks. They will ensure that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls. Troubleshoots technical security and network problems.

• Collaborates with intrusion analysts to identify, report on, and coordinate remediation of cyberthreats to the client.
• Leverages technical knowledge of computer systems and networks with cyber threat information to assess the client's security posture.
• Researches hackers, hacker techniques, vulnerabilities, exploits, and provides detailed briefings and intelligence reports to leadership.
• Conduct monthly vulnerability scans and assessments of servers, and address findings and mitigations.
• Respond to assigned tasks, incidents, and service requests.
• Perform system administration duties and function.
• Provide technical support of Red Hat and Windows server systems, performing Tier II and Tier III administration, troubleshooting, and root-cause-analysis activities

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High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

• Clearance Required:  Secret 

*Must be able to obtain Top Secret clearance

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have or obtain IAT level II certification within 90 days of hire. (i.e., CompTIA Security+(CE))
• Must have or obtain Computing Environment certification within 90 days of hire. (i.e., AWS, Linux, Windows) 
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of DOD Security, RMF, and/or NIST Policies

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers and internal cross-functional teams
• Experience with virtual and/or cloud-based servers and applications
• Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Certification(s) in relevant technologies
• Top Secret Clearance 

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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 people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.