Computer Support & Security Specialist

Computer Support & Security Specialist  Location: Huntsville, AL 

Who We Are

Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing aerospace company. Ready to be a critical part of one of the most exciting times in space exploration? What started in 2007 with a small team of visionaries is now a collaborative team of 100+ tenacious and steadfast specialists acting as trusted partners to clients in the space industry. Our mission is to further humankind’s dreams in air and space, and together, we are driven to innovate across engineering and mission-critical hardware.

Your Role

SAS is seeking a Computer Support & Security Specialist to join the SAS IT team. You will support a Mixed Computing environment consisting of Azure government Cloud, Microsoft 365 Government Cloud, and an on-premises environment. As a federal government contractor, knowledge of CMMC 2.0 will play a critical role in your duties. You will support all aspects of the infrastructure from front-end user assigned hardware to back-end server hardware and applications. Maintaining the infrastructure and ensuring it meets CMMC 2.0 requirements and audits will be a major part of your job duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Support team members by owning & resolving issues using the company’s help desk ticketing system.

• Support new hire onboarding through timely provisioning, setup and orientation of hardware, software, systems, and company devices
• Maintaining Servers by patching and keeping the OS updated with the latest fixes and security patches
• Implementing Microsoft Azure Security recommendations and best practices on both Azure Cloud as well as on-premises servers
• Be proficient at using Microsoft Defender for Cloud to maintain a high security posture score
• Be familiar with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements and implementation
• Understand, champion and ensure IT Policies and Procedures are maintained and followed consistently
• Use Microsoft Sentential SIEM to support security information and management
• Respond to alerts in monitoring the infrastructure on both Azure and on-premises environments. Maximize uptime and availability of the IT infrastructure

• Support and interact with end-users and teammates in a professional manner
• Set SMART goals and continuous professional development to ensure current knowledge and skills in keeping with industry trends

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience
• Network security experience with RBAC and ACL
• Familiarity with CMMC 2.0
• Working knowledge in utilizing and administering Linux/Windows Operating Systems
• Ability to administer Microsoft 365
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to administer Palo Alto and SonicWall Firewalls including S2S VPN and SSL VPN configuration
• Proficiency in the administration of Microsoft Window Servers
• Demonstrated know-how to administer VMware
• Fundamental Certification in Azure Cloud
• Applied knowledge of Cybersecurity best practices and CMMC 2.0 implementation
• Security Certifications (CompTIA Security+, GSEC, CASP, CISSP, and/or other Cyber Security certifications)

How You Will Be Rewarded SAS provides a total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits far beyond base salary.  The annual salary for this role depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills but is expected to fall between the range of $120,000 - $160,000.   Benefits: 

• A comprehensive package that supports not just the individual but also their family. This includes: a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, competitive health coverage, 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children’s educational success. 
• Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives.  Professional Growth:  Lead critical projects and drive innovation at the forefront of the aerospace sector within the SAS Platform. 

 A background check and drug screen will be required prior to hire.   Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position.  For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.  Elevate your career by joining the SAS Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation.

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