Systems Administrator or Cybersecurity Specialist

TeamWorx Security, LLC
Columbia, MD, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Apple Mac Systems Software Applications Backup Devices Cloud Computing Configuration Management Cyber Security Information Systems Linux Network Monitoring Network Administration Performance Tuning
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Phishing Server Administration Software Systems Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology User Administration Vulnerability Analysis User Accounts

Job description

This position is for active duty military members only who meet the requirements outlined below

SkillBridge Eligibility:

  • Have 180 days of military service or fewer remaining prior to your date of discharge and you have at least 180 continuous days of active service.
  • Obtain approval from your unit commander.
  • Agree that participation in SkillBridge can be terminated at any time by the service if mission requirements dictate.

The Opportunity

TeamWorx Security is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist or System’s Administrator to support enterprise Information systems. We require a person who is both technically proficient and creative. You will assist in discovering vulnerabilities and risks in networks, software systems and Cloud infrastructure with ongoing vulnerability scans, monitoring network data, and ensuring hardware and software applications are patched and remediated., * Provide technical support in the systems design and mission architecture.

  • Support setup, monitoring, testing, and troubleshooting of employee devices/accounts. * Perform system maintenance, installation configuration, and support certification and accreditation activities. * Support operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and MacOS. * Administer user accounts, perform server configuration, and network management. * Install software, backups, configuration management, and general system maintenance.

  • Collect data on current security measures for risk analysis and write systems status reports regularly.
  • Monitor constantly for attacks and run appropriate defensive protocols if a breach occurs.
  • Conduct testing to identify vulnerabilities and collaborate with cybersecurity team members to update defensive protocols when necessary.
  • Configure antivirus systems, firewalls, and software updates with a security-first mindset.
  • Help lead employee training to prevent phishing and other forms of cyberattack.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding written and oral communication skills. * Possession of excellent analytical skills with attention to detail. * Exploring, learning, making mistakes, and learning along the way. * Self-driven and self-motivated; having a great attitude! * Take ownership of projects and drive them to completion., * 5+ years experience in cybersecurity and/or system administration.

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline. * Experience in each of the following: System backup/restore procedures and security practices; System tuning; User administration; Software and hardware installation and maintenance; File management and system troubleshooting; Operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, MacOS).

  • Experience monitoring networks and devices for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and reporting incidents.
  • Experience maintaining documentation of security guidelines, procedures, standards, and controls. * US citizenship is required.

About the company

We love to be inspired. We started TeamWorx Security to build, create, and dream about what inspires us, and because of this, our Maryland startup is quickly growing. We are a team of data scientists, software engineers, researchers, product developers, and operation-minded folks who specialize in developing applications and products that our customers love. Our mission is to reinvent the way technical and non-technical people work with technology. We believe in creating harmonious, automated solutions designed to improve our customers’ daily workflow, allowing them to act quickly and decisively about what matters most. We are looking for critical thinkers who excel at solving problems and have a passion for what they do to help us move our mission forward. This is our story; come tell us yours.

At TeamWorx Security, we hold our values as guiding principles in all that we do and encourage our community to embrace and embody them. Our core values are putting our employees first, being curious, being authentic, being scrappy, and honoring those who serve. These values drive our company culture, decision-making, and operations.

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