Cybersecurity Technical Administrator - EDC Consulting LLC

Job Title: Cybersecurity Technical Administrator

Responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Technical Administrator
EDC Consulting LLC (EDC) is seeking candidates for a Cybersecurity Technical Administrator supporting the U.S. Army. This position is remote with monthly visits to Radford, VA. This role involves a wide array of cybersecurity responsibilities and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the security and compliance of cloud-based IT systems.

The Cybersecurity Technical Administrator will:

• Act as the overall subject matter expert on Cybersecurity Technical Administrator technology and market capabilities/trends.
• Conduct security scans on the organization's cloud-deployed infrastructure, produce compliance reports, and interpret results using the Army's Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Validate the presence of technical security controls for operating systems, applications, and network appliances, making recommendations for enhancements.
• Review proposed configuration changes for their security impact.
• Operate endpoint-protection mechanisms, including high-level reporting and day-to-day administration activities.
• Collaborate between technical and policy teams to implement, maintain, and monitor technical security configuration controls, including STIGs, SRGs, and other industry security hardening guidance.
• Implement and manage requirements for maintaining cloud P-ATO, ATO, and security control inheritance capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to translate high-level technical objectives into comprehensive technical requirements.
• Utilize vulnerability scan results to identify and remediate vulnerabilities as they are discovered.
• Install, operate, and maintain the Army Endpoint Security System (AESS).
• Manage Cybersecurity training and certification program using the Army Training and Certification Tracking System.
• Assist hosted customers in obtaining and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other required certifications.
• Review and document change requests and determine their approval or denial.
• Update or assist hosted system personnel in updating RMF artifacts, including system diagrams, hardware/software/firmware inventory, interface and ports, protocols, and services listings.
• Maintain regular interaction with the Army CSSP, C5ISR, and customer ISSOs/ISSMs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with 12+ years of experience or Masters Degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Mid to senior-level Cybersecurity Technical Administrator experience in a cloud environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of DOD Risk Management Framework Assessment & Authorization (RMF A&A), FedRAMP, the DOD cloud provisional authorization (PA) process, and the processes to successfully acquire and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Desired experience in automating routine administrative tasks.
• Understanding of network, storage, server, and application technologies.
• Strong understanding of common cyber threat patterns, indicators of compromise, and defenses.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP Certified.
• CompTIA Security + Certified
• Active Security Clearance