System Security Administrator

Koniag Government Services•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a System Security Administrator with a Top Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and its government customer in Washington, DC. The position focuses primarily on establishing and managing several thousand user accounts across three financial systems. The administrator will develop and implement role-based access controls through user profiles, applying need-to-know, separation of duties, and least privilege principles in accordance with established federal policy. The role also includes developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guidance and conducting annual user account recertifications. The position interacts with customers and users, ISSOs, ISSEs, and other system support personnel to implement user access security and provide customer support, ticket resolution, and reporting. Candidates should communicate effectively, work proactively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, coordinate resources, and assess current and evolving security risks. Applicants selected will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; a Top Secret clearance is required.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in the information security field.
Knowledge of general information security practices and government regulations applicable to FISMA.
Top Secret security clearance; applicants must meet government eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Effective written and verbal communication with coworkers, subordinates, customers, and senior leadership.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to coordinate resources and ensure scheduled goals are met.
Ability to assess current and evolving security risks in an operational environment.
Familiarity with FIPS and NIST 800-series documentation.
Ability to quickly understand new concepts and technology to evaluate information systems' security posture.
Effective customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

B.A. or B.S. in a related field, or four additional years of professional Information Assurance services experience as a substitute.
One year of Information Assurance or IT Helpdesk experience.
Prior security administration experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and manage several thousand user accounts for three financial systems.
Develop and implement role-based access controls through user profiles that address need-to-know, separation of duties, and least privilege according to established federal policy.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guidance.
Conduct annual user account recertifications.
Interact with customers, users, ISSOs, ISSEs, and other system support personnel to implement user access security.
Provide customer support, resolve tickets, and prepare reporting.
Coordinate resources and ensure scheduled goals are met.
Assess and weigh current and evolving security risks in an operational environment.