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Form of workV2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Junior Systems Administrator/Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team!
Job Description:
The position you are applying for is with V2X, under Vertex Aerospace LLC, in the Sensors and Advanced Solutions Business. Using our experience and expertise with high power radar systems, V2X delivers world class Operations, Maintenance and Support (OM&S) and Depot and Sustainment (D&S) for the COBRA DANE radar located in Shemya, AK.
V2X is looking for a talented Junior Systems Administrator/Cybersecurity Engineer to join the COBRA DANE Engineering team. This is a junior Colorado Springs-based position that will contribute to all Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity engineering, operations, and maintenance activities for all program information systems. Travel to the Shemya facility may be required (anticipate at least one trip per year) to support cybersecurity and system administrative activities on site.
The qualified candidate will provide cybersecurity and system administrative services and support for all COBRA DANE (CD) Information Systems, ensuring compliance with governing DoD and Air Force Cybersecurity, Physical Security and Personnel Security directives.
What you will be doing:
- Preparing and sustaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Authorization Packages (SAP) for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) decisions using eMASS
- Performing system administrative activities for Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Information Systems that host COTS, FOSS, GOTS, and Developed Code
- Designing/Deploying/Monitoring/Troubleshooting unclassified and classified information systems
- Performing vulnerability assessments on Information Systems and components
- Installing, configuring, and managing security solutions (IDS/IPS, ESS, ACAS, and SIEM tools)
- Performing hardening and patching activities using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)/Security Requirements Guides (SRG) and related checklists
Other Requirements:
- Obtain DoD Cybersecurity Certification within 6 months of start date (formerly 8570.01-M)
- Clearance Requirement: Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices
- Strong foundational knowledge on how computer systems and networks work
- Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks
- Professional demeanor, good interpersonal skills, and ability to excel in a high-paced, multi-tasked environment
- Good problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it
- Self-starter that is able to accomplish tasks with only some initial instructions
- Approachable and trust worthy with a helpful attitude and ability to work well with others
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written modes
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Detail oriented, highly adaptive and enjoys contributing to a dynamic team environment
- Experience/Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Information Systems Security Engineering, Systems Administration, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering
- Some fluency in one or more of the following areas PowerShell, Coding, scripting, and a commitment to automating solutions.
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs
- Experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages and related artifacts
- Working knowledge of security features and settings for various IT platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Solaris, hypervisors, cloud technologies, network devices)
- Familiarity with fundamentals such as AD, DNS, DHCP, firewall, VPN, and PKI
- Previous customer service experience strongly desired
Education Requirements:
BS in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or a combination of education and equivalent experience
Salary Range:
$60,000-80,000
