Threat Simulation Environment Administrator
Remote, US-Based
Makpar
Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government.
Who we are:
Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call βThe Makpar Way,β we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.
Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.
When it comes to excellence, we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers.
The Position:
Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Threat Simulation Environment Administrator to join our growing team. The qualified candidate shall provide support to configure, operate, maintain, document, and deliver enhancements to a Threat Simulation Environment (TSE). The TSE is a Linex vSphere environment that is used to isolate testing activities and automate the provision of systems.
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life β that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!
Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call βThe Makpar Way,β we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.
Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.
When it comes to excellence, we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers.
The Position:
Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Threat Simulation Environment Administrator to join our growing team. The qualified candidate shall provide support to configure, operate, maintain, document, and deliver enhancements to a Threat Simulation Environment (TSE). The TSE is a Linex vSphere environment that is used to isolate testing activities and automate the provision of systems.
Role Responsibilities:
- The TSE Administrator shall provide administration, configuration, operation, and maintenance support for the Threat Simulation Environment (TSE).
- The TSE Administrator shall configure, operate, and maintain the TSE, which includes but is not limited to: ...VMware vSphere,...VMware VRealize Automation and Operations Manager,...NSX,...Red Hat Enterprise...Linux, Windows SQL server, and Puppet.
- The TSE Administrator shall update the Configuration Management, Operations Guide, and System Design artifacts and standard operating procedures as needed.
- The TSE Administrator shall create and maintain automated deployment Blueprints and configuration specifications.
- The TSE Administrator shall ensure the proper configuration of Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control rules.
- The TSE Administrator shall research, plan, and deploy updates, patches, and vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.
- DESIRED OUTCOME β The TSE Administrator shall maintain a secure operating environment, to include all hardware and software refreshes, document all procedures and adhere to all relevant enterprise policies and procedures.
- The TSE Administrator shall maintain the provisioning catalog, add new items based on need, and provide support to the Research Team in meeting their requirements.
Required/Desired Qualifications
- At least 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, particularly in penetration testing and application security
- Expertise in operating and maintaining virtual environments for threat simulation
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
- Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar credentials are often preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with application development teams and other stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities Additional Requirements as per contract/client:
- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant to obtain necessary clearances.
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life β that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!
Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index π°
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Tags: Application security Automation CEH CISSP Cloud DevSecOps Linux Pentesting Puppet Red Hat SDLC SQL SQL Server VMware Vulnerabilities Windows
Perks/benefits: Career development
Regions:
Remote/Anywhere
North America
Country:
United States
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