Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Clearance: Secret
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.
Job Summary
An ESS Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Computer Network Defense (CND) Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) and Comply to Connect (C2C) services at HQ USINDOPACOM. This role involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets by implementing, maintaining, and optimizing ESS and C2C systems. The administrator collaborates with various teams to enhance system security and compliance.
Roles and Responsibilities
A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
- Implement, install, and troubleshoot ESS and C2C systems, including custom content development.
- Monitor system health, perform upgrades/updates, and oversee the operation of physical and virtual appliances.
- Tune ESS and configure C2C per DoD policies and guidance, ensuring compliance with detection signatures, policies, and access control lists.
- Review and respond to alerts from ESS clients continuously on a daily basis.
- Initiate incident response in IAW the HQ USINDOPACOM Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP) upon discovering anomalous traffic.
- Ensure assets within HQ USINDOPACOM network enclaves are correctly configured per guidance.
- Install and maintain EBSS components.
- Maintain Host-Based Firewall Rule Sets and Host Intrusion Prevention Signatures.
- Create and implement host firewall rule sets for different system types.
- Assist administrators with troubleshooting HBSS component installations and custom signature deployment.
- Provide weekly EBSS Baseline Report to track system status, module deployments, and event trends.
- Maintain documentation of all configurations and system changes.
- Perform weekly configuration management of EBSS-related systems.
- Ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements and DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for all assigned systems and applications.
- Analyze processes, systems, and applications for improvements and automation.
- Monitor system security posture using ACAS and create policies as needed.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals and stakeholders to address security issues effectively.
- Develop and implement training and awareness programs for Network Operations staff on ESS and C2C usage.
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Provide Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) including accomplishments, task status, issues requiring attention, configuration management summaries, status of orders/directives, and recommendations.
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Outlook).
Education
- High School Diploma.
- At least 4+ years of Systems or Network Administration AND at least 1 year of CND or SOC experience.
- IAW DoD 8140.03-M, must meet the Intermediate Proficiency Level qualifications.
- Must have one or more relevant CND certifications; CISSP, CASP, OSCP, CySA+, CEH, or GCIH.
- IAM-II Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Splunk or other SIEM experience preferred
- CISM
- CISSP (OR ASSOCIATE)
- GSLC
- CCISO
- CAP
- CASP+ CE
- HCISSP
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Typical office environment.
Travel
Company Description
Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.
With our vast knowledge of our customers needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with a cutting edge technology so it’s so evident when you compare us with anyone.
Disclaimer
Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.