Security Administrator jobs in Connecticut

Security Administrator troubleshoots network access problems and implements network security policies and procedures. Ensures network (LAN/WAN, telecommunications, and voice) security access and protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. Being a Security Administrator requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Security Administrator works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Security Administrator typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Security Administrator GS-0080-7/9/11 FPL 12
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • London, CT FULL_TIME
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    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • U.S. Citizenship is required.
    • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
    • This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
    • This is a drug testing position.

    All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for current status employees applying through merit promotion procedures. Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade.

    Qualifications

    At the GS-7 - Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5 or equivalent) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: analyzing problems to identify factors, gathering pertinent data, and recommending solutions; planning and organizing work; responding to questions and applying methods, principles, and practices of the security field.

    OR applicants may substitute successful completion of one full year of graduate level education which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work.

    OR combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience that which meets the total qualification requirement for the GS-07 level.

    OR Superior Academic Achievement

    At the GS-9: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at this grade level includes: experience conducting research for intelligence information; experience providing administrative sup to a security program; experience using automated systems to retrieve data and providing information.

    OR applicants may substitute successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B or J.D).

    OR a combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the first year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements.

    At the GS-11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

    OR

    Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

    OR

    3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.

    OR

    LL.M. if related.

    At the GS-12: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. The primary differences between the GS-11 and 12 levels are that GS-11 incumbent is expected to perform with minimal supervision and advance into a GS-12 level position (non-supervisory) requiring little supervision and the ability to understand and act on implied intent, vision, and with autonomy.

    Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples include: Providing facility safety and security contingency preparedness planning; preparing and validating plans for the effective and efficient response to all facility safety and security contingencies; serving as action officer responsible for facility safety and security planning, including exercises planning. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

    National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

    Education

    This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

    FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

    Additional information

    Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.

    DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here

    Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

    If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).

    All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

    The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR

    • 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR
    • 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

    More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

    If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 206-820-2648. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

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    • Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; Disabled Veterans Leave; sick leave and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; voluntary tuition assistance; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; voluntary credentialing; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and development as well as mentoring program opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select “Benefits.”

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Network Administrator with Security Clearance
  • ClearanceJobs
  • Groton, CT FULL_TIME
  • The Network Administrator will be responsible for the management/ maintenance/ upkeep and connectivity of wired and wireless networks supporting the Navy.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesJob dutie...
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IT Security Administrator
  • Gaylord Hospital
  • Wallingford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Summary: The IT Security Administrator will act as the senior IT security expert responsible for implementation and monitoring of the IT security plan. The position is responsible for the following: P...
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Contract Administrator with Security Clearance
  • ClearanceJobs
  • East Hartford, CT CONTRACTOR
  • Duties * Serves as a warranted Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Incumbent is warranted with unlimited signatory authority as defined in FAR 42.302 and DFARS 242.302. * Responsible for contrac...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Security Guard
  • Arrow Security
  • Windsor, CT FULL_TIME
  • Security Guards/Bradley International Airport - Windsor Locks, CT! Immediate Openings throughout airport complex $18.79 per hour with Union Benefits, 401K plan, accrued PTO! Position Summary: The Secu...
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Security Officer
  • Sparks Security
  • London, CT PART_TIME
  • About us Sparks Security is searching for a security officer for a site in New London & Old Lyme, CT. Part Time position available for an individual that enjoys the outdoors and people. Applicants mus...
  • 9 Days Ago

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IT Security Administrator
  • Uline, Inc.
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • IT Security Administrator Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Does safeguarding systems...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IT Security Administrator
  • Offit Kurman
  • Lutherville Timonium, MD
  • Offit Kurman, a growing full-service law firm, is seeking an IT Security Administrator. The IT Security Administrator is...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Administrator
  • Diligent Tec, Inc
  • Title: Senior Security Administrator (Min 10 years required) Location: Austin, TX (Remote but local to the State of Texa...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Administrator
  • Amentum
  • Falls Church, VA
  • The **Security Administrator** will provide support to sponsor operations in a dynamic and exciting environment. The can...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Administrator
  • Peraton
  • Herndon, VA
  • Responsibilities: Peraton is seeking an onsite Security Administrator to oversee and manage physical security compliance...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Administrator
  • Vectrus
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Overview This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IT Security Administrator
  • Vector Consulting, Inc
  • Austin, TX
  • Our government client is seeking an experienced IT Security Administrator on a remote 6+ months renewable contract oppor...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Administrator Lead
  • Maximus
  • Arlington, VA
  • General information Job Posting Title Security Administrator Lead Date Thursday, April 4, 2024 City Arlington State VA C...
  • 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
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Income Estimation for Security Administrator jobs
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