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Responsibilities & Qualifications

ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Security Systems Administrator (SSA) positions support the O&M of a life-cycle security model that develops, maintains, and dispositions the Government Customer Division information systems, services, and data, and safeguards their confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The SSA coordinates with system personnel to ensure systems are operated and maintained in accordance with security policies and practices and reports all information system security incidents through the appropriate the Government Agency channels.

SKILLS

+ Review of information systems to ensure that the management, operational, personnel, and technical controls are functioning effectively during all phases of the system lifecycle

+ Identifying and evaluating technical and operational security risks, threats, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities associated with information systems

+ Information system compliance with government standards and industry best practices, including NIST, OWASP, Common Criteria, DISA and SANS Institute

+ Working in Agile development environments

+ Information security practices within the federal and/or state governments

+ Previous hands-on technical experience in networking, system administration and development

+ Utilizing Splunk for audit log review and system alerting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Active Top Secret Clearance required

+ Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

+ 6+ years of experience in IT security or a related field

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

+ COMPTIA Sec+ or equivalent preferred

Overview

We are seeking an experienced **Information Security Specialist, Senior** in support of a government customer that manages the minimum baseline information system security controls to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the government agency’s computer systems, networks, and information are maintained and supports the assurance of secure information sharing within the customer and its partners. The team is managing and modernizing a life-cycle security model that develops, maintains, and dispositions information systems, services, and data, and safeguards their confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The team also manages the minimum baseline Information System security controls to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the government agency’s computer systems.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com .

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be foundhere (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/) .

"As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration".

Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Location: Clarksburg, WV

+ Remote or In-Person: 100% On site. Remote/Telework not available.

+ Type of environment: Office

+ Noise level: Medium

+ Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.

+ Amount of Travel: Travel is not expected

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

+ Active Top Secret Clearance Required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

**Job Locations** _US-WV-Clarksburg_

**ID** _2025-8241_

**Category** _Technical Support/Help Desk_

**Type** _Regular Full-Time_