Tool Administrator/Lab Manager (Fort Bragg, NC)

Akira Technologies•Fort Bragg, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Akira is seeking a Tool Administrator/Lab Manager to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) in cyberspace operations supporting Army and joint requirements. This position is responsible for configuration management, authorization, sustainment, and lifecycle management of tools and laboratory infrastructure supporting Blue Team and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) operations. This is an onsite position at Fort Bragg, NC. Active Secret clearance or higher is required.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance at a minimum; TS/SCI eligibility/access where required by the assigned work role or supported network.
Demonstrated experience administering cybersecurity tools, SIEM infrastructure, or related security technologies in a DoD or enterprise environment.
Experience with configuration management, software lifecycle management, version control, and technology sustainment.
Familiarity with DISA STIG/SRG requirements, ACAS/Tenable scanning, and IAVM remediation processes.
Experience managing isolated laboratory, sandbox, or test environments and maintaining appropriate network separation.
Knowledge of software licensing, patch management, configuration baselines, and change-control practices.
Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and coordination skills.
Ability to work effectively in a classified, mission-focused operational environment.
Ability to work onsite at Fort Bragg, NC and support operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Army, Army Reserve, ARCYBER, or joint cyberspace operations.
Experience administering cybersecurity tools in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Blue Team, CTI, or DCO environment.
Familiarity with NETCOM enterprise authorization processes, ERVB, Cyber Need Forms, or similar DoD technology approval processes.
Experience managing malware-analysis labs, cyber ranges, or isolated security testing environments.
Familiarity with Elastic, Tenable/ACAS, SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, network monitoring, or threat-intelligence platforms.
Relevant cybersecurity or systems administration certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain configuration management of COTS, GOTS, contractor-developed scripts, analytic tools, and sandbox/laboratory infrastructure supporting Blue Team and CTI operations.
Coordinate authorization for new tools, software versions, and extensions through the appropriate Cyber Need Form (CNF) or successor authorization process.
Maintain the Tool Authorization Register, including authorized tools, functions, versions, licenses, and authorization references; provide updates to the COR quarterly and upon request.
Ensure tools and infrastructure maintain current STIG/SRG-compliant baselines, conduct ACAS/Tenable scans, and remediate findings within required IAVM timelines.
Maintain sandbox and laboratory environments with appropriate physical or logical separation from production networks and restrict connectivity to authorized channels.
Support the CTI team in maintaining the DCO test lab, including the Government-approved commercially leased connection isolated from NIPRNet for malware analysis and OSINT collection.
Develop and maintain test plans, acceptance criteria, and rollback procedures for tool upgrades and configuration changes.
Ensure penetration-testing tools are authorized and included on the applicable ARCYBER-approved Penetration Tools list before use in CDAP activities.
Coordinate with Government personnel to ensure required software licensing, hardware, network connectivity, and other mission-tooling resources are provisioned and sustained.
Maintain tool baselines, patch schedules, configuration records, lifecycle documentation, and configuration-drift remediation actions.
Prepare a semi-annual Technology Refresh Plan identifying tools approaching End-of-Life/End-of-Support and recommending replacement or sustainment actions.
Ensure unauthorized tools or software are not introduced into production environments.
Perform other tool administration, laboratory management, and DCO support duties as required.

Benefits

Multiple options for medical plans (some with Health Savings Account)
Dental plans
Vision coverage
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
Holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Critical illness insurance
Tuition, training, and certification reimbursement for professional development and career advancement