Cybersecurity Technical Administrator - Cloud Job at EDC Consulting in Radford

Job Title: Cybersecurity Technical Administrator - Cloud

Responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Technical Administrator - Cloud
EDC Consulting LLC (EDC) is seeking candidates for a Cybersecurity Technical Administrator - Cloud to support the U.S. Army in Radford, VA. As a Cybersecurity Technical Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and compliance of cloud-based systems hosted on Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. This position focuses on conducting security assessments, implementing technical controls, and managing cybersecurity operations to support enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with deep expertise in cloud security frameworks and a strong commitment to supporting mission-critical systems.

The Cybersecurity Technical Administrator - Cloud will:

• Act as a SME on cybersecurity technology and market capabilities/trends.
• Conduct security scans on cloud-deployed infrastructure using the Army's Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and generate compliance reports.
• Validate technical security controls for operating systems, applications, and network appliances, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Review proposed configuration changes for potential security impacts and recommend mitigations.
• Operate endpoint-protection mechanisms, managing both high-level reporting and daily administration.
• Collaborate with technical and policy teams to implement, maintain, and monitor security configuration controls, including STIGs, SRGs, and other hardening guidelines.
• Support and manage the requirements for maintaining cloud-based Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO), Authorization to Operate (ATO), and security control inheritance capabilities.
• Use vulnerability scan results to develop operational plans for remediation and mitigation.
• Install, operate, and maintain the Army Endpoint Security System (AESS).
• Manage the ALTESS Cybersecurity training and certification program using the Army Training and Certification Tracking System.
• Assist customers in achieving and maintaining certifications such as Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Review and document change requests, determining approval or denial based on security considerations.
• Update RMF artifacts such as system diagrams, hardware/software/firmware inventory, and ports, protocols, and services lists.
• Regularly interact with stakeholders, including the Army CSSP, C5ISR, and customer ISSOs/ISSMs.
• Provide occasional support for on-premises systems in a remote capacity and participate in on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Mid to senior-level experience as a Cybersecurity Technical Administrator in a cloud environment.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, including the Azure Portal and AWS Management Console.
• Understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, and processes for achieving Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Strong understanding of cyber threat patterns, indicators of compromise, and defenses.
• Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• Proficiency in automating administrative tasks using tools like PowerShell or scripting languages.
• Familiarity with both Windows and Unix operating systems.
• CompTIA Security+ Certified
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

About EDC Consulting
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA, EDC Consulting is a small business provider of enterprise solutions and strategic business support to the Federal Government. With more than 150 client engagements successfully delivered, EDC has extensive experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining complex business systems and software solutions for a wide range of Department of Defense, Federal, state, and local and commercial clients. EDC is an Oracle Platinum Partner, SAP Partner, and Premier Business Partner of the IBM Corporation. EDC offers a rich corporate culture with driven and determined leadership in a dynamic environment that was founded on openness and success. We enjoy an energetic and fun atmosphere in a culture of mutual respect. At EDC, we build upon the principals and traditions of our military. Personal responsibility, accountability and strong work ethic are a must. Our clients benefit from working alongside a winning team of smart, hard-working, creative, and successful professionals. By becoming part of the EDC team, our employees will share in our entrepreneurial spirit and success.

Please send your resume to resumes@edcconsulting.com . EDC Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.

For additional information on EDC Consulting, visit us at www.edcconsulting.com .