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# Intermediate Security Administrator

- **Company:** Computer World Services
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, Internet Security, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, NIPRNet, Software Vulnerability Management, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/security-administrator-intermediate-fort-george-g-meade-md--636266f4-d21c-44a0-96c1-1e5d4c612e68

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

 * Candidates should generally possess 3-5 years of combined IT, cybersecurity, network administration, information assurance, or related technical experience. This position is considered a developing/intermediate role on the program, and candidates are not expected to be senior-level., Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communications Security (COMSEC), CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Computer Services, Cryptography, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, National Security Agency (NSA), Network Administration/Management, Network Security, Operations Security (OPSEC), Security Compliance, Technical Writing, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Work From Home

## Description

The Intermediate Security Administrator supports secure operation and compliance of DISA enterprise network environments, with an emphasis on ISSO support, STIG implementation, cybersecurity documentation, and COMSEC activities.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities

 * Support ISSO and cybersecurity personnel with security compliance, documentation, vulnerability remediation, and recurring cybersecurity activities.
 * Apply, validate, and document DISA STIGs and secure configuration baselines.
 * Assist with network troubleshooting and remediation of security findings.
 * Develop and provide DISN COMSEC reports.
 * Notify the Manager/Custodian of non-compliant issues and support compromise-response activities.
 * Support coordination with DISA customers, COMSEC personnel, and the National Security Agency as required., Relevant experience may include:
 * IT Security, Information Assurance, cybersecurity, or RMF support.
 * DISA STIG implementation, assessment, remediation, or documentation.
 * Vulnerability management and security compliance activities.
 * Network administration or network security fundamentals.
 * COMSEC, cryptographic equipment, or key-management activities.
 * Maintaining cybersecurity documentation, technical records, compliance evidence, or security-related reports.
 * Supporting DoD or other regulated enterprise IT environments.

Experience supporting DISA NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, or similar DoD environments is preferred but not required.
Certifications

 * DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 Compliance Required after fully in place
 * CompTIA Security+ CE

Security Clearance

 * Secret Clearance Required

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
Onsite at FMD, any remote work must be justified and approved before even considered.


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