Information Technology Security Administrator

As the IT Systems Security Administrator at Loft Federal, you will turn policy into practice by hardening configurations, deploying security tools, managing identity/access, patching vulnerabilities, and generating the technical logs and evidence needed to maintain compliance with CMMC 2.0 (Level 2) and NIST SP 800-171.

The ideal candidate will be a highly technical, hands-on IT Systems Security Administrator to implement, maintain, and secure our on-premises and cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will be a technical engine executing our security controls.

The Role

• Configure and harden Windows/Linux endpoints, servers, and networks according to industry standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks or DISA STIGs) to satisfy NIST/CMMC technical controls.
• Administer and secure our cloud environments, specifically managing secure configurations in Microsoft 365 GCC High, Google GCP, and or AWS Gov cloud environments.
• Implement and manage robust Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies using Microsoft Intune or equivalent tools.
• Implement and enforce strict Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and conditional access policies.
• Configure and manage corporate network security, including firewalls, secure Wi-Fi, VPNs, and Network Access Control (NAC).
• Configure, fine-tune, and monitor security tools, including Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and SIEM logs.
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan.
• Assist in investigations of computer security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to the appropriate parties.
• Assist with the technical vulnerability management lifecycle: execute regular vulnerability scans, analyze results, prioritize, and deploy patches across all systems.
• Participate in threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments to implement effective security changes across the business.
• Collaborate closely with the DevSecOps team to enforce and maintain NIST/CMMC compliance across our software development infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and application deployments.

Must Haves

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Systems Administration with a heavy focus on IT security.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contracting compliance and data handling requirements.
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field.
• Experience with NIST 800-37, 800-53
• IAT Level II Certification: Security+ CE, CCNA Security
• Additional hands-on technical certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate, CySA+, or Network+).
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with current cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.