Network Security Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Network Security Administrator is responsible for network boundary protection, cybersecurity posture, and accreditation oversight of IT systems across the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) Enterprise. This role ensures compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, oversees network security operations, and supports system accreditation processes under DISA, DoN, and DHA frameworks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain perimeter defense systems (e.g., firewalls, IDS / IPS, VPNs).
• Monitor network activity for signs of unauthorized access or anomalous behavior.
• Implement and manage network segmentation and access control policies.
• Oversee system security authorization efforts, including support for RMF (Risk Management Framework)
• Coordinate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) status.
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs DoD 8500.01 DoDI 8510.01 , and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and ensure remediation of findings using tools such as ACAS (Tenable / Nessus).
• Track, document, and report open security findings and POA&Ms (Plans of Action and Milestones).
• Maintain configuration baselines and patch management across systems and devices.
• Detect and respond to security incidents and breaches in accordance with NMOTC protocols.
• Conduct incident analysis, reporting, and mitigation.
• Work with cyber defense teams and respond to escalations.
• Maintain detailed security documentation for system configurations, incidents, and compliance audits.
• Support development of security plans, SOPs, and accreditation artifacts.
• Submit reports to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Security Manager as required.
• Collaborate with network administrators, system engineers, and application developers to implement secure architectures.
• Provide cybersecurity input during system design, integration, and upgrades.
• Serve as SME (subject matter expert) on cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Support PKI, CAC, and multi-factor authentication integration.
• Review and audit system access requests and ensure users meet appropriate clearance levels.
• Ensure implementation of least privilege and separation of duties.
• Ensure team members complete annual Cyber Awareness CUI , and OPSEC training.
• Promote cybersecurity best practices across the contract team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES

Overview

We are seeking a Network Security Administrator to join ITSS supporting Department of Navy.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Onsite coverage at NMOTC HQs Pensacola, FL

Office

Medium

Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday during core business hours

20% - The Contractor will be required to do

site visits throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) during the performance of this contractor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION / SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizenship

Clearance requirement

Active TS

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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