Command and Control Network (C2NET) System Administrator SE-3

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. • Niceville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is hiring a Command and Control Network (C2NET) System Administrator (SE-3) to support the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG), 45 Test Squadron Cyberspace Test Range Flight at Eglin AFB, Florida. The Cyberspace Test Range Flight manages C2NET enclaves used for developmental testing across the 96 CTG and provides IT services not supported by the 96th Communications Squadron. C2NET is a government-developed and maintained family of network enclaves used for developmental and certification testing of Command and Control systems and applications, including associated hardware, software, networking equipment, and supporting infrastructure.

In this role, you will provide system engineering and cybersecurity support for mission-critical testing environments, contribute to test infrastructure modernization, and help maintain secure and effective C2 test capabilities for Air Force programs. This is a full-time, onsite position at Eglin AFB, FL, with 5% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must hold an active Secret clearance.
• Have at least 3 years of applicable technical experience.
• Meet the education and experience pathway: a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field and 3–10 years of applicable technical experience; or six years of applicable technical experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree; or four years of applicable technical experience with a technical associate's degree.
• Security+ is an acceptable qualification pathway; candidates must meet current DoD 8140 requirements before onboarding.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux.
• Experience supporting enterprise network and virtualization environments.
• Experience administering Active Directory.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and security hardening practices.
• System administration experience including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software.
• Experience managing users and computers in Active Directory environments.
• Intermediate to advanced administration of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience implementing and assessing DISA STIG controls.
• Experience using scripting and automation technologies including Bash, PowerShell, and Python.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies, including virtual machines and containers.
• Understanding of NAS and SAN technologies, including CIFS, NFS, and iSCSI.
• Knowledge of IT systems analysis and application software concepts sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong independent and collaborative research skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with technical writing proficiency.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to lead and direct the work of others.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to support multiple priorities in a dynamic test environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of system development lifecycle, architecture, configuration, and security methods.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git and Subversion.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts, including IPv4 addressing, subnetting, routing, and switching.
• Experience with containerized technologies such as Podman and Docker.
• Experience with NetApp storage filers, VMware vCenter, Proxmox Virtual Environment, Omnissa Horizon, Splunk, GitLab, Ansible Automation Platform, NetBox, STIG Manager, Xylok, 10Zig Thin/Zero Clients, Podman, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server, Microsoft SharePoint, or Microsoft Exchange.
• Experience with programming languages and technologies including PERL, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes and Air Force C2 test methodologies, including DoDI 5000.89 and DAFI 99-103.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration and cybersecurity support as part of the C2NET infrastructure team.
• Provide technical expertise to stakeholders within the Cyberspace Test Range Flight and across the 96 Cyberspace Test Group.
• Provide remote and on-premises network access required to support 96 CTG test objectives.
• Maintain JAD/C2 Datacenter physical assets and configurations in accordance with security standards and mission requirements.
• Engineer representative test environments using virtualization suites and physical assets to support customer testing requirements.
• Attend required technical and security training related to operating systems, networking, and cybersecurity management.
• Perform minor physical duties, including occasional lifting, to support hardware installation and maintenance activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level