Cybersecurity Technical Administrator
Location
Hampton, VA | United States
Job description
Your Role and Responsibilities
This position is for a Cybersecurity Technical Administrator supporting the ALTESS Cybersecurity Incident Response Team. This position can be performed primarily remotely but does require the ability to be on site in Radford VA up to one week per month. ALTESS is a hosting provider for Army IT systems providing various levels of sustainment support for our hosted systems. ALTESS is also a managed service provider (MSP) for Army IT systems and we support enterprise applications owners in migrating their systems into Microsoft Azure. We also provide sustainment services to support their applications. This position is for a cybersecurity technical administrator role to support a full range of cybersecurity services that ALTESS provides to our customers.
JOB DUTIES:
• As part of the Cybersecurity Division - Cyber Incident Response Team deploy install manage and operate Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions to include Splunk and/or Elasticsearch.
• Responsible for assessment of threats and vulnerabilities to organizational computing assets and developing/integrating rules queries and filtering techniques to produce meaningful risk analysis for responses.
• Coordinate with PD ALTESS team to ensure all devices and components report all relevant logs to the SIEM solution and perform troubleshooting and maintenance of assets.
• Monitor DoD and Army web application security standards and best practices as well as reported/disclosed vulnerabilities. Work with internal and external customers to track remediate and report compliance for disclosed vulnerabilities.
• Work with a team to review Army Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) determine applicability and response and incorporate required changes.
• Validate technical security controls are in place for operating systems applications and network appliances and recommend enhancements.
• Review proposed SIEM configuration changes for security impact.
• Work with technical and policy teams to implement maintain and monitor technical security configuration controls including: STIGs SRGs and other industry security hardening guidance.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to transform high-level technical objectives into comprehensive technical requirements.
• Interact with Army Cyber Security Service Providers and customer ISSOs/ISSMs on a regular basis.
Location onsite Radford VA Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Required skills:
• United States Citizenship with an active SECRET clearance required
• Extensive experience implementing tuning and monitoring SIEM rulesets.
• Strong understanding of common cyber threat patterns indicators of compromise and defenses.
• Strong understanding of Linux (preferred) and Windows Operating Systems.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules regulations and procedures.
• Basic understanding of DOD Risk Management Framework Assessment & Authorization (RMF A&A).
• Experience automating routine administrative tasks desired.
• Understanding of network storage server and application technologies.
Other Relevant Job Details
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. US Citizenship Required.
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