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This person will own secure build, hardening, operations, account administration, and technical evidence the ISSO needs for ATO and continuous monitoring. Lanes are distinct; work is expected to overlap on TACLANE, CDS, COMSEC handling, and platform integration.\nResponsibilities\nAdminister classified servers, workstations, virtualization, storage, and appliances for SIPR, JWICS/CWAN, SAP, lab, and assigned platform systems.\n\nBuild and maintain systems to approved architectures, STIGs/SRGs, vendor guidance, and ISSM/ISSO baselines. Execute provisioning, patching, firmware, certificates, backup/recovery, and configuration changes through change control.\n\nImplement and validate technical controls under CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, JSIG, DAAPM/DAAG, and customer requirements. Run SCAP/STIG Viewer/ACAS (or equivalent); remediate findings to timeline; deliver evidence for ATO, ConMon, POA&M closure, and inspections.\n\nAdminister user, privileged, service, and group accounts from approved authorization. Enforce least privilege and deprovision on required timelines. Protect admin credentials, PAWs, tokens, and certificates.\n\nConfigure audit logging, time sync, retention, and forwarding to the accredited collector/SIEM. Support incident response with log/state preservation. Do not wipe or reimage evidence unless directed.\n\nSupport assigned classified network infrastructure in coordination with the Network Engineer: management interfaces, services, inventories, and endpoint-to-enclave troubleshooting while maintaining red/black separation.\n\nProvide authorized hands-on support for TACLANE/Type-1 devices and CDS components: configuration backups, firmware, connectivity testing, logging, and restoration. Coordinate keying, fill, CIK/token, and zeroize with appointed COMSEC personnel. Do not freelance CDS filter/policy changes.\n\nHandle CCI/COMSEC-associated equipment within training and authorization. Maintain accountability of assigned CCI. Report suspected loss, compromise, tampering, or inventory discrepancy immediately. This billet is not the COMSEC Account Manager/CRO unless separately appointed.\n\nMaintain as-builts, inventories, IP/hostname records, SOPs, build/hardening guides, and recovery procedures. Keep systems inspection-ready. Support DCSA, Navy, IC, SAP, CSSP, and customer assessments.\n\nTravel to sites, shipyards, and integration events to install, recover, and sustain classified systems, including support to GFI/GFE and payload-adjacent hosts when assigned.\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nU.S. citizen. Active TS with SCI eligibility.\n\n5+ years systems/infrastructure administration, including classified DoD, IC, SAP, or equivalent environments.\n\nHands-on Windows and/or Linux administration; AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP, PKI, privileged access, logging, and endpoint management.\n\nSTIG/SRG hardening, patching, ACAS/SCAP (or equivalent), and RMF evidence production for NIST SP 800-53 / CNSSI 1253 technical controls.\n\nWorking TCP/IP, VLAN, routing/switching, and firewall literacy sufficient to troubleshoot with Network Engineering.\n\nFamiliarity with COMSEC, CCI, Type-1 encryption, and TACLANE employment; direct TACLANE or CDS experience strongly valued.\n\nDoD 8140 qualification appropriate to Systems Administrator / privileged access (Security+ CE or approved equivalent).\n\nAble to work independently in SCIFs and field sites\n\nTravel: 30-40% of time on short notices\n\nPreferred\nSIPR, JWICS, SAP, PIT/platform IT, unmanned/autonomous systems, or GFI/GFE administration.\n\nNavy/NAVWAR/FLTCYBERCOM, DCSA DAAG, SOCOM, CSfC, ICD 705/TEMPEST, GDMS TACLANE training, CDSE COMSEC/CDS coursework.\n\nPrior partnership with a COMSEC Account Manager or prior Custodian appointment.\n\nPhysical Demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies\n\nLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\nPet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\nSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees\nIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).\nSaronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 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