Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.
Sentar is seeking a remote R&D Cybersecurity Engineer!
**This position is contingent upon contract award**
Role Description:
Provides cybersecurity engineering support for DLA Research & Development (R&D) efforts. Performs project tasks involving specialized cybersecurity challenges and applies electronic processes, methodologies, and technical solutions to address system and technology-related cybersecurity requirements. Analyzes information security requirements and applies analytical and systematic approaches to resolve workflow, organizational, and planning challenges. Supports the planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems.
- Plans, develops, installs, configures, maintains, and supports DLA's Okta environment and associated network software.
- Organizes and directs the configuration, operation, and ongoing administration of DLA's Okta infrastructure.
- Analyzes and resolves end-user software and connectivity issues.
- Performs capacity planning and performance analysis.
- Provides recommendations for system configuration changes and upgrades.
- Develops and implements automated tools and scripts to improve system administrator efficiency and accuracy.
- Creates and maintains system administration procedures and documentation.
- Conducts system administrator training and skills assessments.
- Provides end-user training and technical support.
- Recommends technology solutions that align with business objectives and strategic direction.
- Provides local and remote maintenance support for operational systems within the DLA Okta environment.
- Performs system maintenance, upgrades, and new server and application installations.
- Directs the work of system administrators to support daily system administration, resource optimization, and user support.
- Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing and fault tolerance.
Qualifications:
Clearance Level: Secret
Education: N/A
Experience:
- Ten (10) years of relevant Information Technology experience.
- Five (5) years of relevant Operational Technology (OT) experience.
- Experience analyzing cybersecurity and information security requirements and applying technical methodologies to resolve system and technology-related cybersecurity challenges.
- Experience providing security engineering support for the planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems.
Benefits at Sentar:
Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
- Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
- Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
- Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
- Generous 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
- Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development reimbursement
- Recognition and Awards programs
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Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities
Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.
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Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.
Skills Required
- Secret security clearance
- 10 years of relevant Information Technology experience
- 5 years of Operational Technology (OT) experience
- Experience administering and supporting Okta environments
- Experience analyzing cybersecurity and information security requirements and applying technical methodologies
- Experience providing security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, and integration of information systems
- Experience with application networking, load balancing, and fault tolerance
- Ability to develop and implement automated tools and scripts to improve system administration efficiency
What We Do
Sentar is a leading cyber-intelligence solutions provider focused on the National Security sector. The company blends expertise in cybersecurity, intelligence and analytics, and systems and software engineering to protect national security by innovating, building, and securing mission-critical assets. Key clients include the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and the Defense Health Agency.
