Security System Administrator

Job Title: Security System Administrator

Pay Type: SALARIED EXEMPT

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC (Must Work East Coast Hours)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship (Required)

Summary of Position Role/Responsibilities

The Security System Administrator plays a key role in advancing Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities by developing workflows, documentation, and configuring security tools to enhance detection and response operations. Working closely with SOC engineers, analysts, and leadership, this position ensures operational consistency, readiness, and alignment with organizational security objectives, while also supporting process development and producing reporting and training materials to foster scalable and repeatable SOC operations.

Essential Functions of the Job

Develop and maintain SOC workflows, playbooks, and operational documentation to support detection and response activities.
Configure and document SOC tool use cases, ensuring proper alignment with defined workflows and operational requirements.
Support readiness testing and simulation exercises, validating SOC processes and tooling effectiveness.
Develop and maintain SOC metrics, dashboards, and reporting templates to support performance tracking and operational visibility.
Create and maintain knowledge transfer materials, including training documentation and onboarding guides for SOC personnel.
Collaborate with SOC engineers and analysts to ensure workflows and use cases are accurately implemented and documented.
Support continuous improvement of SOC processes through feedback, testing outcomes, and operational analysis.

Marginal Functions of the Job

Other duties as assigned

Normal Work Schedule:

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM and requires flexibility to work remotely or on-site (if applicable per client RTO policies). On occasion additional hours may be necessary.

Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
2–5+ years of experience in Security Operations, SOC support, or IT security administration.
Experience developing or supporting SOC workflows, playbooks, and documentation.
Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR tools, including use case development and documentation.
Experience supporting operational readiness exercises or testing scenarios is preferred.
Strong documentation and process development skills, with attention to detail and structure.
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable documentation and training materials.
Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to support federal contracting environments.

Preferred Certifications

Security+, CEH, or similar entry-to-mid level cybersecurity certification
Certifications related to SOC operations or incident response

EEO Statement

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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