Cybersecurity Technical Administrator - REMOTE

Job Summary:

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a mid to senior-level Cybersecurity Technical Administrator to join our Cybersecurity Incident Response Team on a 100% remote basis. The ideal candidate will have experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, threat and vulnerability assessments, and implementing security controls. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely and may require on-call duties.

Responsibilities of Cybersecurity Technical Administrator:

• Install, configure, and manage SIEM solutions, particularly Splunk, to enhance cyber incident response capabilities.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities within organizational IT assets and develop/integrate rules and queries for effective risk analysis.
• Ensure all devices and components are correctly reporting logs to the SIEM solution by coordinating with the team and performing necessary troubleshooting.
• Stay updated on DoD and security standards and best practices and collaborate with customers to address and report vulnerabilities.
• Analyze Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) to determine relevance and implement required changes.
• Verify and suggest improvements for technical security controls across various systems and applications.
• Assess proposed SIEM configuration changes for potential security impacts.
• Implement and monitor technical security configuration controls, including STIGs and SRGs.
• Work with internal and external teams to translate technical objectives into detailed requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with Cyber Security Service Providers and customer ISSOs/ISSMs.

Qualifications of Cybersecurity Technical Administrator:

• 5-10 years of experience as a Cybersecurity Technical Administrator.
• Training or certification in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Splunk Enterprise.
• Substantial experience in implementing, tuning, and monitoring SIEM rulesets.
• Proficiency in working with auditors, customers, and stakeholders to develop effective alerts, dashboards, and reports.
• Deep understanding of common cyber threat patterns, indicators of compromise, and defensive measures.
• Strong familiarity with Linux (preferred) and Windows Operating Systems.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Basic understanding of DOD Risk Management Framework Assessment & Authorization (RMF A&A).
• Experience in automating routine administrative tasks is beneficial.
• Knowledge of network, storage, server, and application technologies.
• CompTIA Security + Certification
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Foundational (or equivalent AWS certification).
• Secret level security clearance

Compensation for Cybersecurity Technical Administrator:

·      Salary Range: $85,000-$125,000/year **depending on experience**

·      Benefit Package: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.

·      100% Remote