Network Administrator

Tope is seeking a Sr. Network Administrator to support the AF Strategic Program Information Services team in support of the Sentinel Information Services (IS) team. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. The position will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of classified networks.

• Enforce information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

• Analyzes equipment and software reliability and suitability for vulnerability assessment utilization.

• Analyzes classified network usage, hardware and software capabilities, ineffective practices or procedures, equipment shortcomings, and other relevant factors.

• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of classified information systems to identify associated vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs.

• Performs, documents and provides recommendations to the ISSM on security audits, evaluations, and risk assessments for all classified systems.

• Updates and completes all Body of Evidence paperwork and artifacts.

• Serves as a technical expert and focal point for cybersecurity policies, planning, programs, initiatives, certification, and accreditation.

• Provides recommendations and assistance regarding security aspects of processing, storage, retrieval, transmission, and access of classified and unclassified information

Position requires a current Security+ Certification, fully adjudicated DoD Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance and at least 6+ years’ experience with a MS degree; 8+ years’ experience with a BS degree; or 10 years’ experience with a HS diploma with:

· Experience in leading large-scale information security

· Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures, Zero Trust environments, and cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

· Deep experience operating within regulatory frameworks such as NIST (800-53, 800-171), ISO 27001, CMMC, or SOC2

· Experience leading high-severity security incident responses and conducting post-mortem root cause analyses

· Proficiency in using frameworks like STRIDE or PASTA to identify vulnerabilities

· Expert-level knowledge of SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel), EDR/XDR, Firewalls, and Vulnerability Scanners (Nessus, Qualys)

· Expertise in OAuth, SAML, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation

· Secure Coding/DevSecOps: Ability to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline using SAST (Static Analysis) and DAST (Dynamic Analysis) tools

Other skills desired are:

· CISSP; CISSP-ISSEP; CASP+ CE (CompTIA SecurityX); CSSLP certification

· Experience transitioning security postures across different environments, such as moving a legacy on-premises system to a hybrid cloud or fully cloud-native environment

· Experience in Cross-Domain Solutions, air-gapped networks, and classified environments

· Proven experience as a “Lead” or “Architect” where the candidate was responsible for the security roadmap of an entire product line or business unit

· Proficiency in Python, Go, or PowerShell to automate security responses (SOAR) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)

· Deep understanding of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), quantum-resistant encryption, and hardware security modules (HSMs)

· The ability to not only defend but to simulate advanced persistent threats (APTs) to test the resilience of the organization

· Ability to apply machine learning (ML) and AI to anomaly detection and threat hunting.

Tope Technology, LLC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.