Virginia Staffing
Senior HBSS/MDE Administrator
Must possess an active DoD TS/SCI Clearance at time of consideration About The Mission: Combat support agency enabling the United States (U.S.) Government and its international partners to counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The mission is to safeguard the United States and its allies from global weapons of mass destruction and improvised threats by integrating, synchronizing and providing expertise, technologies and capabilities. About The Role: Seeking a skilled Senior HBSS/MDE Administrator in Fort Belvoir, VA to join the team. The program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of IT systems by running their Endpoint Security with experience in Trellix and Microsoft Defender. Administrator will also be responsible for applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), managing system patches, and overseeing vulnerability management processes. This role supports federal clients in maintaining compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal cybersecurity standards. The candidate will be responsible for identifying points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) guidelines and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies, along with assisting users as needed in a classified computing environment. The selected candidate must be able to work independently as well as with a team of IT analysts, administrators, and engineers. The position requires excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. The candidate must be able to work in an active environment and adapt to shifting priorities. Key Responsibilities: Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events using Endpoint Security tools such as Trellix and Microsoft Defender. STIG Application and Compliance: Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Endpoint Security Tools. Conduct regular STIG compliance checks using tools like SCAP Compliance Checker and STIG Viewer. Document STIG configurations and remediation actions to ensure audit readiness. Patching and System Updates: Manage and deploy operating systems and application patches in accordance with federal patch management policies. Coordinate patch schedules to minimize operational impact while meeting compliance deadlines. Verify patch deployment success and troubleshoot any issues arising from updates. System Hardening: Harden systems by applying best practices and federal security guidelines to reduce attack surfaces. Maintain configuration baselines and ensure systems adhere to DoD and NIST standards. Incident Response Support: Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring. Assist in identifying and responding to security incidents related to vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. Document incidents and contribute to after-action reports for continuous improvement. Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with system administrators, engineering staff, and compliance teams to ensure cohesive security operations. Prepare detailed reports and briefings for federal clients on STIG compliance, patching status, and vulnerability management efforts. Develop, implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures. Tool Utilization: Trellix and Microsoft Defender. Skills: Trellix, system hardening, STIG Compliance, Windows, Linux, NIST Top Skills Details: Trellix, system hardening, STIG Compliance, Windows, Linux, NIST Additional Skills & Qualifications: IAT Level II - CASP+ CE IAT Level II - CCNA-Security IAT Level II - CCNP Security IAT Level II - CCSP IAT Level II - CISA IAT Level II - CISSP (or Associate) IAT Level II - CND IAT Level II - CySA+ IAT Level II - GCED IAT Level II - GCIH IAT Level II - GICSP IAT Level II - GSEC IAT Level II - Security+ CE IAT Level II - SSCP Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir, VA. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.
Must possess an active DoD TS/SCI Clearance at time of consideration About The Mission: Combat support agency enabling the United States (U.S.) Government and its international partners to counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The mission is to safeguard the United States and its allies from global weapons of mass destruction and improvised threats by integrating, synchronizing and providing expertise, technologies and capabilities. About The Role: Seeking a skilled Senior HBSS/MDE Administrator in Fort Belvoir, VA to join the team. The program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of IT systems by running their Endpoint Security with experience in Trellix and Microsoft Defender. Administrator will also be responsible for applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), managing system patches, and overseeing vulnerability management processes. This role supports federal clients in maintaining compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal cybersecurity standards. The candidate will be responsible for identifying points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) guidelines and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies, along with assisting users as needed in a classified computing environment. The selected candidate must be able to work independently as well as with a team of IT analysts, administrators, and engineers. The position requires excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. The candidate must be able to work in an active environment and adapt to shifting priorities. Key Responsibilities: Continuous upkeep, monitoring, analysis, and response to Information System, network and security events using Endpoint Security tools such as Trellix and Microsoft Defender. STIG Application and Compliance: Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Endpoint Security Tools. Conduct regular STIG compliance checks using tools like SCAP Compliance Checker and STIG Viewer. Document STIG configurations and remediation actions to ensure audit readiness. Patching and System Updates: Manage and deploy operating systems and application patches in accordance with federal patch management policies. Coordinate patch schedules to minimize operational impact while meeting compliance deadlines. Verify patch deployment success and troubleshoot any issues arising from updates. System Hardening: Harden systems by applying best practices and federal security guidelines to reduce attack surfaces. Maintain configuration baselines and ensure systems adhere to DoD and NIST standards. Incident Response Support: Participates in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments and Continuous Monitoring. Assist in identifying and responding to security incidents related to vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. Document incidents and contribute to after-action reports for continuous improvement. Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with system administrators, engineering staff, and compliance teams to ensure cohesive security operations. Prepare detailed reports and briefings for federal clients on STIG compliance, patching status, and vulnerability management efforts. Develop, implement and enforce Information Security Policies and Procedures. Tool Utilization: Trellix and Microsoft Defender. Skills: Trellix, system hardening, STIG Compliance, Windows, Linux, NIST Top Skills Details: Trellix, system hardening, STIG Compliance, Windows, Linux, NIST Additional Skills & Qualifications: IAT Level II - CASP+ CE IAT Level II - CCNA-Security IAT Level II - CCNP Security IAT Level II - CCSP IAT Level II - CISA IAT Level II - CISSP (or Associate) IAT Level II - CND IAT Level II - CySA+ IAT Level II - GCED IAT Level II - GCIH IAT Level II - GICSP IAT Level II - GSEC IAT Level II - Security+ CE IAT Level II - SSCP Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir, VA. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.