Job#: 2065926
Job Description:
Good Morning Team,
Peraton is looking to add (11) ACAS Cyber Systems Administrators to their team in multiple locations supporting the SIPRnet contract. (6) positions will be the Mid BR listed below and (5) will be the Sr. BR listed below.
***This position is contingent upon award which will be before March 1, 2025. The HM wants to review candidates and is willing to extend offers contingent on award.
ACAS Cyber System Administrator
BH #:
A, B, C or D req: D
Why?: Manager Contact
Mid Bill Rate: $90.00
Sr. Bill Rate: $100.00
Compliance requirements (background check/Drug Screen/Credit check): Standard Background
Clearance level:
- Secret for the Mid positions
- Top Secret for the Senior positions
Interview Process: One and Done
Target start date: ASAP
Next confirmed cadence with hiring manager: Daily
Why is this position open: New Position
Required working hours: Day shift (Mon – Fri)
Peraton – ACAS Cyber Systems Administrator
Duration: 7 mth contract with potential extension
Location(s):
- Hanscom AFB, MA
- Scott AFB, IL
Onsite requirements: 100% Onsite
Mid ACAS Cyber Systems Administrator:
Requirements:
• Currently possess DOD 8570, IAT Level II Security+ certification or equivalent
• Currently possess a DoD SECRET security clearance or higher
• Experience with IT concepts and system administration
• Experience with vulnerability management tools
• Experience with government IT systems
• High efficiency with personal task management organization
• Preferred but not required: BS Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security or solid IA background
• Military experience in lieu of education is permissible
Formal Job Description:
• Configure and run ACAS templates, scans, settings, and troubleshooting
• Assist with Windows and Linux cybersecurity administration
• Assist with and build scripting automation support for ACAS
• Perform ongoing operational support and maintenance of ACAS systems and software
• Assist with configuration and integration of new ACAS systems architecture
• Review of system vulnerability and STIG reports for compliance management
• Security process tracking, documentation, and periodic recurring report management
• Risk Management Framework required documentation support
• eMASS package support to include Plan of Action and Milestones management
• Other security department and leadership task and project support
Sr. Cyber ACAS Systems Administrator: (in conjunction with mid requirements)
Requirements:
• Experience with DoD STIGS, IA Tools (Host Based Security System), and Risk Management Framework
• Experience with network design, LAN/WAN systems and lab configurations
• Experience with ServiceNow or Remedy
• Preferred but not required: BS Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security or solid IA background
• Currently possess DOD 8570, IAT Level II Security+ certification or equivalent.
• Currently possess a DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
Formal Job Description:
• Installation, monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and administration of the ACAS/Nessus Vulnerability Scanner applications
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools to include and understanding of Vulnerability Management System (VMS) and Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS)
• Experience with security architectures - Experience in Windows, Linux and VMware virtual environment
• Provide technical support to customers involving a wide range of software, hardware, and DoD specific applications with respect to the ACAS solution
• Analyze and assist in the application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs)
• Ensure scheduled scans are covering 100% of intended assets and are being run successfully
• Ensure Security Center (SC) is being updated regularly; address unsuccessful updates of the SC and identify the root cause of the unsuccessful update
• Configure, optimize, and test vulnerability scans against new and existing Operating Systems and platforms
• Perform Nessus vulnerability scans and agent scans
• Perform scan policy analysis & configuration to determine the impact of vulnerability scanning against target devices
• Troubleshoot credential failure issues by performing configuration analysis against the target device
• Conduct vulnerability analysis, research, collaborate with System Administrators to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and/or author Plans of Actions and Milestones (PO&AM) as needed
• Provide guidance on vulnerability and malware remediation.
• Maintain ACAS compliance with DISA, OPORD, FRAGOs, CTO, and other DoD compliance requirements and best practices.
• Ability to analyze the customer’s needs and identify security requirements / solutions. Position requires strong written and verbal communications skills
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