MD-Germantown, United States
Full Time
a month ago
Job description
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Cleared Systems Administrator in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.
Responsibilities:
- Patch vulnerabilities on multiple devices and operating systems (OS) (servers, workstations, firewalls) on established periodicity coordinated with security staff, engineering, and operations.
- Upgrade applications of existing common software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, etc.
- Experience with ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) and STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) compliance remediation or experience with equivalent security requirements and tools.
- Contribute to documentation for security plans leading to an Authority to Operate (ATO)
- Sample documentation: Security Control Traceability Matrix (SRTM), System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Contingency Plans, Media Control Plans, Incident Response Plans, and related documents supporting system audits and reviews.
- Provide Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) and respond to assigned Plan Of Action and Milestone (POA&M) tasks working with the Information Systems security Officer (ISSO).
- Participate in system testing and tabletop exercises.
- Monitor systems for anomalous activity (after-hours use, attempted privileged command execution, data exfiltration, etc.) and perform appropriate incident response.
- Configuration Management: document system details regarding OS, configurations, connections, software, and hardware installed.
- Support peripherals such as printers and scanners.
Basic Requirements:
- BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field; or combination of education and experience
- Must hold and maintain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance
- 5+ years of experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), or Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
- Level 1 IAT (A+, CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+, CE, OR SSCP)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in system reporting tools such as Cherwell, ServiceNow, JIRA/Confluence. Familiar with technical and administrative security policies.
- Experienced in DoD/Federal security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
- Experienced with NIST regulations.
- Experience with security tools throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including as examples: Tenable/Nessus, Splunk, vCenter/VMWare, Anti-virus protection (McAfee/Trellix), Windows OS (Workstation and Server), Linux (RHEL OS) and related tools for Defense in Depth
- Experience working in a customer centric environment.
- Evaluate vendor products and recommend hardware and software purchases, coordinating installation and ensuring effective backup and recovery strategies
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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This position will have access to U.S. export-restricted materials. A successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or able to obtain U.S. authorization from the Dept. of State or the Dept. of Commerce to access such materials. For more information about U.S. export control laws, see here and here.
EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.
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