Tool Administrator and Lab Manager

Position Summary

Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO) is seeking a Tool Administrator and Lab Manager to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Defensive Cyberspace Operations Mission Support Services (DCOMSS) program at Fort Bragg North Carolina. Sustain cyber defense sensors SIEM infrastructure logging pipelines and approved test environments. The Tool Administrator and Lab Manager maintains reliable documented configurations and supports safe testing of cyber tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administer SIEM sensors log collection data-source onboarding parsing and platform health monitoring.

Troubleshoot faults coordinate maintenance apply approved patches and configuration baselines and document changes.

Manage tool authorization records STIG or SRG implementation upgrade testing rollback and lifecycle planning.

Maintain an isolated Government-approved DCO lab with documented access separation inventory backup and operating procedures.

Support authorized malware-analysis and OSINT tooling in the lab without crossing approved network boundaries.

Coordinate with Blue Team CTI and Government platform owners on outages enhancements and technical risks.

Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the positions responsibilities qualifications clearance and authorized scope.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum 3 years of documented relevant experience. Relevant sensor and SIEM sustainment systems administration cyber tooling configuration management and test lab experience.

DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) 521 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist Intermediate proficiency.

Meet DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for every assigned work role and proficiency through an approved education training certification or authorized experience route before independent cyber work. Document work-role appointment and qualification; maintain required residential qualification and continuing learning. A higher-level approved option may qualify the same role at a lower level.

Current matrix-listed certification options for 521 Intermediate: CEH Cloud CySA GMON GRID GSEC PenTest SSCP Security.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of Cyber defense infrastructure SIEM and sensor sustainment configuration management logging secure lab operations and change control.

Proficiency with SIEM and sensor platforms operating systems virtualization logging pipelines STIG tools and lab management systems appropriate to assigned duties and approved access.

Ability to produce accurate records explain findings and decisions and follow approved procedures and security requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment when coordinating with technical staff and Government stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills confidentiality and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with isolated cyber labs tool authorization and upgrade rollback.

Relevant DoD or enterprise IT experience with mission tooling and operational reporting.

Security Clearance

Active SECRET clearance and ability to maintain assigned system access. U.S. citizenship is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No formal supervisory responsibilities; coordinates technical work and lab access within assigned authority.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed on site in a secure Government facility using computer systems and standard office equipment. The employee must be able to perform sustained computer-based analysis or coordination communicate effectively and support operational activities outside standard business hours when assigned. Mission-essential watch roles may include shifts weekends and holidays.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel

Occasional local CONUS or OCONUS travel may be required for authorized mission activities exercises assessments or conferences.

Equal Employment Opportunity
STOPSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

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