Job Summary:
The Ascendancy Group is dedicated to providing specialized technical and training-based solutions for special operations forces and the Intelligence Community. As a Senior IT Administrator, you will lead the technical strategy and security architecture for Deployable Communications Kits, ensuring compliance and operational oversight while managing infrastructure design and lifecycle governance.
Responsibilities:
โข Design secure reference architectures for kit connectivity and managed attribution (MA), including network segmentation, VPN policy baselines, identity boundary controls, browser isolation, virtual containers, and app streaming.
โข Define security baselines, hardening standards, and configuration templates (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, applicable NIST guidance such as SP 800-53/800-171, and media sanitization via 800-88) aligned to client requirements.
โข Establish logging/telemetry, SIEM integration, and incident workflows for kit devices (e.g., endpoint detection & response, audit trails, secure update channels).
โข Own end-to-end lifecycle governance (2โ3 years): procurement standards, asset tagging/serialization, chain of custody, maintenance, patching cadence, and decommissioning/sanitization.
โข Define SLAs, surge protocols (=2-hour response), escalation paths, and service reporting/dashboards.
โข Coordinate with vendor partners and the client for requirements validation, risk acceptance, and change management.
โข Select and standardize technologies for isolation (virtual containers, ephemeral browsers, app streaming), device management (e.g., Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager, Autopilot), and secure connectivity (VPN clients/routers, MFA/2FA).
โข Oversee golden images, secure boot, firmware policies, certificate management, and update channels across laptops/tablets/routers/peripherals.
โข Direct the training program for managed attribution usage, kit handling (Faraday bags, data blockers), and secure operating procedures; approve training content and job aids.
โข Ensure help desk SOPs align with ITIL practices; maintain a tiered support model, runbooks, and knowledge base.
โข Maintain documentation: SSPs, diagrams, SOPs, asset registers, inventory logs, incident records, and patch status for audits.
โข Implement risk management processes, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 7โ10+ years' experience in infrastructure/IT operations; 3+ years leading secure endpoint or field-kit programs.
โข Certifications (requested): CISSP, CISM & ISSM (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 management-level certifications).
โข Technical Depth: Secure device management (Windows 11, iOS/iPadOS, Android Enterprise), Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, Intune/Endpoint Manager, VPN technologies, MFA/2FA, EDR/SIEM, browser isolation/app streaming frameworks.
โข Soft Skills: Program leadership, executive communication, vendor management, audit/documentation discipline.
โข An active SECRET clearance
Preferred:
โข Experience supporting USG programs, managed attribution concepts, or deployable/expeditionary communications.
โข Familiarity with STIGs/CIS controls, Zero Trust principles, and field logistics.
Company:
At The Ascendancy Group, we are more than just a talent agency; weโre your gateway to unlocking the full potential of your brand. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Frisco , Texas , US, , with a team of 2-10 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.