Junior HBSS System Administrator

Job Title: JR Host Base Security System (HBSS) Administrator Job Type: Full Time/Contract Shifts: Second Shift 1500-2330 (3:00pm-11:30pm) Monday-Friday Location: Pensacola, FL Clearance: Secret Who is Ardalyst Defense, LLC? Ardalyst Defense, LLC is a Maryland, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides engineering services and technical, analytical and cyberspace operations services to integrated U.S. government agency operations. Ardalyst personnel have decades of direct operations experience in full‑scope Cyberspace Operations - at the Service, Joint and National Agency levels. Ardalyst is a mashup of Ardent, meaning “passionate” and Catalyst, meaning “change agent.” To be an Ardalyst means to be passionate about creating and sustaining meaningful transformations. Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that’s just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions. Focus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best. See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick‑start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way. Job Description We are seeking a JR Host Based Security System (HBSS) Administrator to support our customer in Pensacola, FL. In this role you demonstrate your experience supporting HBSS on an enterprise‑scale network. The focus of this job is to assist the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with ongoing STIG remediation and documentation efforts. Duties and Responsibilities Perform STIG vulnerability checks on HBSS servers. Review and update STIG requirements and checklists. Document identified vulnerabilities per STIG requirements. Required Skills 4+ years of experience administering HBSS systems on an enterprise-scale network. Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance. Must possess current IAT II certification, including an appropriate Computing Environment certification, in accordance with IAWF DoD 8570.01M. Ability to accommodate working on the second shift (work hours are 1500-2330). Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance Monetary assistance with training and certifications What Ardalyst Offers You? The chance to work with experienced technology entrepreneurs and world‑class cyber operations experts who have successfully grown companies before. Plenty of opportunities to learn as well as apply your talents and previous experience. Disclaimer Ardalyst Defense, LLC is an EOE that empowers employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr