System Security Administrator

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Washington, DC

1d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a System Security Administrator to support Kadiak and its government customer in Washington, DC. The role 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, addressing need-to-know, separation of duties, and least privilege according to established federal policy. The role also includes developing standard operating procedures and user guidance, and conducting annual user account recertifications. The successful candidate will work with a range of customers and users, ISSOs, ISSEs, and other system support personnel to ensure user access security is fully implemented. The position requires strong customer support, ticket resolution, reporting, communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least one year in the information security field and knowledge of general information security practices and government regulations applicable to FISMA. A Top Secret clearance is required. Koniag Government Services describes itself as an Alaska Native-owned corporation providing enterprise solutions, professional services, and operational management to federal government agencies. It emphasizes exceptional service delivery, continuous improvement, and support for its customers, employees, and native communities. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

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 are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Effective written and verbal communication with co-workers, subordinates, customers, and senior leadership.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to coordinate resources and ensure scheduled goals are met.
Ability to assess and weigh 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 and use that knowledge to evaluate information systems’ security posture.
Effective customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

B.A. or B.S. in a related field; the degree may be substituted with four additional years of professional Information Assurance services experience.
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, addressing need-to-know, separation of duties, and least privilege in accordance with established federal policy.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guidance.
Conduct annual user account recertifications.
Interact effectively with customers, users, ISSOs, ISSEs, and other stakeholders.
Provide customer support, resolve tickets, and prepare reporting.
Interface with system ISSOs and other system support personnel to ensure user access security is fully implemented.
Coordinate resources and ensure scheduled goals are met.
Assess and weigh current and evolving security risks in an operational environment.
Evaluate information systems’ security posture using knowledge of security concepts, regulations, and technology.