Cyber Security Administrator

Base-2 Solutions

$92K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field OR 5 years equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations.
  • Experience enforcing security controls for cloud infrastructure in compliance with DoD frameworks.
  • Expertise in managing security configurations, performing penetration testing, and implementing SIEM solutions.
  • Knowledge of risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and mitigation strategy development in cloud environments.
  • Experience with RBAC and enforcing least-privilege access policies.
  • Proficient in managing the ATO lifecycle including development of security documentation.
  • Experience coordinating with DoD cybersecurity officials for ATO achievement.

Responsibilities

  • Document ATO processes, security compliance, and incident response for cloud environments.
  • Implement security controls and conduct risk assessments across GovCloud-hosted platforms.
  • Apply NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DoD RMF security mandates in operational processes.
  • Utilize security tools for event management, vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
  • Manage ATO documentation, submission, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
  • Complete and maintain ATOs for DoD or federal programs.
  • Monitor cloud and hybrid security controls effectively.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and a total of 8% company contribution.
  • Up to 20 days of flexible PTO plus 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 for successful hires.
  • Flexible work schedules including options for compressed work periods.
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 3631
  • Standard Title:
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
  • Location: Doral, FL
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes


Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Administrator to support a critical task order focused on enhanced domain awareness. The role involves managing security compliance, Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and incident response within cloud and hybrid environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure documentation of ATO, security compliance, ATO management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
  • Implement and manage security controls, risk assessments, and compliance measures across GovCloud-hosted environments, including Azure and AWS.
  • Apply knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, and IL-4/IL-5 security mandates.
  • Utilize experience in security information and event management (SIEM), role-based access control (RBAC), vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
  • Employ expertise in cloud-native security tools, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Manage the Authority to Operate (ATO) process including documentation, submission, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
  • Demonstrate successful completion and maintenance of ATOs for programs or capabilities within DoD or federal environments.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field OR a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and enforcing security controls for cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks.
  • Experience managing security configurations, conducting penetration testing, and implementing SIEM solutions such as Microsoft Sentinel and 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 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Not specified.
Required Education and Experience Equivalency
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field.
  • No degree.
  • OR 5 years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations.
Required Certifications
  • None specified.
Required Security Clearance
  • Active Top Secret/SCI


Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health
  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).


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