IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Systems Administrator/Information Security)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Systems Administrator/Information Security)

• Level: Senior (GG-13)

• Focus: Server/infrastructure administration and cybersecurity; cloud security and operations

Description

Provide cybersecurity-focused systems administration to support mission-critical operations. You will maintain servers and IT infrastructure, ensure data security and availability through backups and recovery, monitor system health, and coordinate upgrades. You will also design, provision, and manage cloud resources across major platforms with an emphasis on scalable, resilient, and cost-effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, software, and essential IT infrastructure

• Actively manage daily backups and recovery systems

• Continuously monitor system health using performance metrics and take corrective actions

• Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate software and hardware upgrades

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud resources across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

• Provision, configure, and maintain cloud-based services with scalability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness in mind

• Maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and stay current on IT trends to propose improvements

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Favorable suitability review and the ability to obtain/maintain security clearance (Secret/Top Secret/SCI; polygraph may be required)

• Ability to maintain security eligibility; failure may result in termination

• Ability to comply with drug testing, shift work, and 24/7 recall/on-call as required

• May be required to complete DoD 8140 Foundational and/or Residential Qualification requirements and future credentialing

• May be designated mission essential and required to report to work or relocate during emergencies

• At least 1 year of qualifying system administrator experience overseeing operating systems and providing security administration for cloud-based environments; install/configure/maintain operating systems aligned with the organization’s IT framework (GG-13)

Benefits

A federal government career offers a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.