Cybersecurity System Administrator II

V2X supports mission-critical cyber operations through disciplined administration, documentation, and compliance in secure lab environments. This onsite role at Peterson Space Force Base (Colorado Springs) helps maintain a secure laboratory enclave across unclassified and classified networks under the direction of the Lead Contractor ISSO. You will contribute to steady system upkeep, configuration control, vulnerability assessment, and audit readiness using government assessment tooling and formal change processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administration, configuration, and monitoring of standard Windows/Linux operating systems, virtualized test environments, network switches, and boundary security hardware.
• Support routine laboratory maintenance, including managing physical equipment racks, cable organization, verifying backup completions, and monitoring server storage space and environmental conditions.
• Perform regular audit log reviews and maintain accurate hardware/software baseline records.
• Support the Lead ISSO with routine data entry in compliance tracking databases.
• Use standard government assessment tools such as ACAS, SCAP Compliance Checker, and STIG Viewer to identify configuration drift.
• Follow step-by-step documentation to apply required security patches and configuration updates within established timelines.
• Draft standard change management forms and technical requests for required updates.
• Follow peer review workflows and assist in tracking baseline documentation modifications.
• Maintain strict inventory control over replacement components and follow material control protocols for secure storage and handling of communication security items.
• When formally appointed and authorized, perform Alternate ISSO duties under the direction of the Lead Contractor ISSO.
• Perform other duties related to secure operation, physical upkeep, and routine maintenance of the enclave as assigned.
• Travel: 10–15%.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen with a current, active Secret security clearance.
• Meet foundational qualification requirements for DCWF 451, System Administrator (Intermediate) through an education, approved training, personnel certification, or authorized experience pathway recognized by the current DoD 8140 qualification matrix.
• Complete and maintain applicable on-the-job and environment-specific qualification requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven record of strictly following technical requirements, checklist procedures, and security policies.
• Practical, foundational experience managing enterprise Windows and Linux server operating systems, basic virtualization structures, and core local area networks.
• Professional communication and ability to clearly provide technical task status to military personnel and multi-agency contractor teams.

Technologies

• Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS
• ACAS, SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, DISA STIGs
• eMASS, RMF
• Windows, STIG
• Cloud+, Security+, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, software engineering, or data science (or closely related technical field); or
• Associate’s degree in one of the above fields and at least four years of relevant experience.

Alternate ISSO Support

Appointment is contingent upon completion of required role-based training and approval by designated program and government security officials.