Senior Cyber Security System Administrator (Job number: 1333)

We are seeking a Cyber Security System Administrator / Engineer to join our federal cyber security team. Our cyber security team is on the forefront of the industry, servicing multiple military branches to provide energy management and security solutions while protecting some of the nation's most critical networks.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense, and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Huntsville, AL preferred, but may be open to remote / virtual (work from home) with the ability to travel around 50-60% of the time

Salary range: $95,000 - $135,000 base salary. Negotiable based on experience
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on the first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)
Travel Required: 50-60%. Typical travel is around 1 week at a time where employee will be home most weekends. Some assignments may be longer in duration though, but those are minimal.

As a Cyber Security System Administrator, you will:

• Support assignments involving U.S. Government and DoD/DISA Information Assurance (IA) requirements and applicable policies and processes, DoD network environments, industry computer/security standards, best practices, and DoD cyber security initiatives.
• Utilizes developed approaches to achieve information assurance, certifications, and accreditations for Building Automation Systems (BAS) primarily using Metasys and Tridium Niagara, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), and other Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Uses knowledge of ISSE, RMF, NIST, IA Program, Governance Policy & Directives, and Instructions to complete projects
• Assists in the planning and execution of the defense-in-depth security engineering, relevant technology and process development, implementations of security testing, certification and accreditation processes, intrusion detection policy development, security baseline management as well as IA focused software development
• Coordinates and creates necessary IA documentation and artifacts for submittals and accreditation at times
• Performs security scans and risk assessment on secured systems
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the accredited system.
• Adherence to safety standards. A high degree of regard for employee safety
• Keeps management and JCI customer informed of job progress and issues
• Communicates and documents technical issues to:

1. A) Highly technical audiences to clarify technical tasks
2. B) Non-technical audiences with varying objectives
3. C) Senior management to aid decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience with Information Assurance / Cyber Security supporting the military, other Department of Defense agencies, or other U.S. federal government agencies
• Technical experience working with cyber security for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS), or IT/OT systems.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.) and general Windows environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
• The ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with system and software upgrades
• Experience working with hardening of systems
• Proficiency with NIST, NISPOM, and DSS processes
• Experience with implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and DIACAP
• Experience migrating DoD programs and products from DIACAP to RMF
• Experience working with cyber security for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) is strongly preferred
• Experience briefing and training military leadership or government personnel within a DoD environment
• Proposal development experience in response to cybersecurity requirements
• Experience leading engineering teams comprised of internal and external members
• Experience working with HVAC Controls (DDC)
• Experience working with SQL

Preferred Education:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification
• Computing Environment Certification preferre

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions, and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters, and we value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

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Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability, and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
Named to FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" List
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute's list of best-managed companies in America
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
Named to Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
Named to Forbes America's Best Employers for Veterans 2024
Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

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