Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

Job Qualifications

Collaborating, Cybersecurity Compliance, SIEM Tools

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level

Required:

Top Secret/SCI (must currently possess and be able to obtain)

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills:

Collaborating, Cybersecurity Compliance, SIEM Tools

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3+ years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

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As a Cybersecurity Systems Administrator
, you will provide technical support for USCENTCOM’s Cyber Operations Security Operations Center (CSOC), configuring, tuning, and maintaining critical security infrastructure such as SIEM, EDR, network access control, and SOAR platforms.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement effective configurations for SIEM, EDR, and network access control solutions.
• Customize and optimize alert rules, correlation searches, and detection mechanisms within SIEM.
• Deploy new SIEM instances, including clustered deployments and apps.
• Fine‑tune EDR policies, rulesets, and scanning parameters to enhance endpoint visibility.
• Configure network access control policies for comply‑2‑connect to enforce security posture.
• Support Linux environments by editing and maintaining Splunk configuration files and apps.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Engineering team members and interact with end users to gather requirements, troubleshoot, and create Splunk search queries and dashboards.
• Integrate cyber tools with legacy data sources.

• Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as software updates, patches, and performance tuning.
• Provide timely support and troubleshooting for SIEM, EDR, C2C, and SOAR platforms, collaborating with vendors or higher‑level support.
• Perform regular system audits and health checks to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver occasional presentations of tool capabilities to leadership.

• Develop and enforce configuration standards, security policies, and operational procedures for cybersecurity systems.
• Monitor compliance with security policies and regulations through audits and reporting, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to streamline regulatory compliance efforts.
• Integrate cybersecurity systems with other controls, data sources, and IT infrastructure components.
• Develop automation scripts, playbooks, and workflows within the SOAR platform to automate routine tasks.
• Explore opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging emerging technologies.

• Provide training sessions and document processes to empower internal teams.
• Share best practices and lessons learned to foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications:
  
  Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, GIAC, Splunk Core Certified Power User).
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of cybersecurity administration focusing on SIEM, EDR, network access control, and SOAR platforms.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Proficiency in Linux environments and shell scripting for automation.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
  • Analytical skills and attention to detail for troubleshooting and performance optimization.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Desired
  
  Skills:
  • Prior CENTCOM/COCOM experience.
  • Previous SOC experience.
  • Previous cyber system administration experience.
  • Linux experience.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI required.
• US citizenship required.

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