Cyber Security Administrator

Prescient Edge is seeking a Cyber Security Administrator to support a Federal Government client. Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award. Benefits A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities. Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage. A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking. A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged. Description Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates, including NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security policies. Implement security monitoring solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and enforce zero-trust security principles. Maintain system security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), ensuring continuous compliance and audit readiness. Lead and track the progress of Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, ensuring all security controls and risk assessments are documented and submitted for approval. Submit the Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Assessment Report, summarizing vulnerability findings, risk mitigation strategies, and security control implementation status. Experience Possess the knowledge and capability to implement and manage security controls, risk assessments, and compliance measures across GovCloud hosted environments, including Azure and AWS. Proficient in NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, and IL-4/IL-5 security mandates. Experience in security information and event management (SIEM), role based access control (RBAC), vulnerability scanning, and incident response is required. Expertise in cloud-native security tools, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Extensive experience with the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, including documentation, submission, and ongoing compliance monitoring, and must be able to demonstrate successful completion and maintenance of ATOs for programs within a DoD or federal environment. Experience implementing and enforcing security controls for cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks, managing security configurations, conducting penetration testing, and implementing SIEM solutions (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub). Performing risk assessments, continuous security monitoring, and developing mitigation strategies in cloud and hybrid environments. Administering RBAC and enforcing least-privilege access policies for mission-critical applications. Managing the ATO lifecycle, including the preparation of System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M). Coordinating with DoD cybersecurity officials to achieve and sustain ATOs for cloud-based and on-premises environments. Education A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations. Security clearance Active TS/SCI clearance. EEO Statement Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success. #J-18808-Ljbffr