System Security Administrator

Koniag is looking for an excellent communicator with a proactive work ethic and strong customer relationship skills to support Security administration duties.

The successful candidate will have at least one year in the information security field and will be knowledgeable on the general concepts of information security practices and government regulations applicable to FISMA.

The System Security Administrator position will perform duties that have a primary focus on the establishment and management of several thousand user accounts for three financial systems: developing and implementing role-based access controls through user profiles, which address need-to-know, separation of duties and least privilege according to established federal policy; development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guidance; and conducting annual user account recertifications. This position will interact with various types of customers/users, ISSOs, ISSEs, etc. and must be able to effectively interact with each and provide strong customer support, ticket resolution, and reporting.

This position will interface with system ISSOs and other system support personnel to ensure that user access security is fully implemented.

It is preferred that the candidate have a B.A. or B.S. in a related field and 1 year of Information Assurance or IT Helpdesk experience. B.A. or B.S. may be substituted with 4 additional years of professional Information Assurance services experience.

Additionally, this candidate must:

Communicate effectively through written and verbal means to co-workers, subordinates, customers, and senior leadership

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
• Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security risks in an operational environment
• Familiarity with FIPS and NIST 800 series documentation
• Be able to quickly understand new concepts and technology for the purpose of using that knowledge to effectively evaluate information systems’ security posture
• Effective customer service skills are required
• Prior security administration experience a plus

Security Requirements:

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Top Secret clearance is required.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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