<p>We are looking for an experienced Systems Security Administrator to support and strengthen a local government technology environment in South Carolina. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for a hands-on candidate who can secure infrastructure, investigate threats, and take direct action to resolve issues across on-premises and cloud systems. The role requires a strong background in systems and network administration, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily security operations by monitoring alerts, reviewing system and network activity, and identifying risks that could affect the organization’s technology environment.</p><p>• Investigate cybersecurity events, determine root cause, and carry out remediation steps to contain threats and restore secure operations.</p><p>• Lead response efforts for security incidents, including urgent issues that may require after-hours support for critical events.</p><p>• Administer and harden core infrastructure such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and Azure-based services.</p><p>• Evaluate security settings across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid platforms and implement improvements that strengthen overall protection.</p><p>• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation activities by prioritizing findings, coordinating fixes, and validating resolution.</p><p>• Organize and support security audits, penetration testing activities, and follow-up actions to address identified gaps.</p><p>• Develop and maintain security policies, technical documentation, awareness materials, and reporting for leadership and compliance needs.</p><p>• Supervise assigned staff or resources, coordinate vendor support, and serve as a trusted security advisor to departments across the organization.</p>
<ul><li>Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure within GCP using Terraform.</li><li>Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks, modules, and deployment standards.</li><li>Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.</li><li>Administer and support containerized environments using Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker.</li><li>Implement cloud networking, IAM, security controls, monitoring, and governance best practices.</li><li>Automate operational processes, system provisioning, and environment management.</li><li>Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and AI teams to support cloud-native application deployments.</li><li>Support AI/ML infrastructure including Vertex AI, model deployment pipelines, vector databases, and related cloud services.</li><li>Monitor platform performance, reliability, availability, and cost optimization.</li><li>Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, networking, and application performance issues.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join a client-focused team in North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for a versatile technology specialist who can combine hands-on security expertise with a strong foundation in infrastructure, networking, and cloud environments. The role supports a range of client engagements, requiring someone who can adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and strengthen security operations across diverse platforms.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and support security operations across client environments, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, and endpoint systems.<br>• Configure, manage, and optimize firewall and access control technologies to protect business-critical systems.<br>• Perform security reviews to identify risks, document findings, and help develop practical remediation plans.<br>• Contribute to disaster recovery readiness by validating backup processes and supporting recovery testing activities.<br>• Assist with vulnerability identification, system hardening efforts, and ongoing improvements to security posture.<br>• Take part in onboarding new clients by evaluating existing environments and recommending security-focused enhancements, including occasional onsite assessments.<br>• Support regulatory and compliance-related initiatives by helping implement controls, preparing documentation, and assisting with audit readiness.<br>• Partner with engineering and technical teams to improve security processes, maintain protections, and address operational issues.<br>• Strengthen identity and access management practices through support of authentication tools, user access controls, and related security measures.<br>• Stay informed on evolving cyber threats, tools, and best practices to continuously improve client security environments.