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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

GDIT MacDill AFB, FL On-site senior full-time

Salary

$102,000 - $138,000 per year

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Description

As a Cybersecurity Systems Administrator, you will play a crucial role in providing cyber technical support for Cyber Operations Security Operations Center (CSOC). You will configure, tune, optimize, and maintain critical security infrastructure to safeguard the organization's digital assets against evolving cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

  • Configure and optimize SIEM, EDR, and network access control solutions
  • Customize and optimize alert rules, correlation searches, and detection mechanisms within SIEM
  • Deploy new SIEM instances and fine-tune EDR policies
  • Conduct routine maintenance tasks, such as software updates, patches, and performance tuning
  • Provide timely support and troubleshooting assistance
  • Develop and enforce configuration standards, security policies, and operational procedures
  • Integrate cyber tools with legacy data sources and develop automation scripts
  • Provide training sessions and document processes to empower internal teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another related field
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification
  • Proficiency in Linux environments, including system administration tasks and shell scripting
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and best practices
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive pay and paid time off
  • Flex work weeks and various paid time off plans

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • CENTCOM/COCOM experience
  • SOC experience
  • Cyber system administration experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-FL-MacDill-AFB/Cybersecurity-Systems-Administrator_RQ228529-2

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