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Cyber Security System Administrator

Peregrine Technical Solutions
Fort Belvoir, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Peregrine is a pioneer within the cybersecurity industrial control systems and the Internet of Things, supporting many federal and commercial customers. Peregrine's experienced staff knows the cybersecurity and operational technology environment and provides these capabilities for our customers daily.

Summary:

The Cyber Security System Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Repairs and recovers from hardware of software failures.

Work in any of the following: DLA Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, VA (HQC), Defense Supply Center Richmond, VA (DSCR), Defense Supply Center Columbus, OH (DSCC), DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, PA (DDSP), New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

  • Set up and maintain systems or specific components of a system.
  • Update hardware and software.
  • Establish and manage user accounts.
  • Oversee or conduct backup and recovery tasks.
  • Implement operational and technical security controls.
  • Adhere to organizational security policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
  • Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy.
  • Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
  • Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
  • Knowledge of organizational information technology (IT) user security policies (e.g., account creation, password rules, access control).
  • Knowledge of systems administration concepts.
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies and virtual machine development and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of system administration, network, and operating system hardening techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline.
  • Minimum of two years of related work experience.
  • Favorably adjudicated Tier 1 (T1) investigation or equivalent
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Certifications: 8140 Certification, CompTIAA , Network , Security or Certified Network Defender (CND) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • IAT Level I certification.
  • DoD (451) System Administrator Intermediate Proficiency certifications: Cloud or GISP or SSCP or Security or GSEC
  • DoD (451) System Administrator Advanced Proficiency certifications: FITSP-O or GFACT or CASP or CNNP Security or CCSP

Pay And Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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