Network Administrator

SOUTHEASTERN COMP CONSULTANTS INC•Dahlgren, VA

13d•$90,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

SCCI is seeking a Network Administrator to provide IT customer support and technical assistance to developers and users of Gun Weapon Systems (GWS). The role involves installing, operating, configuring, customizing, and using assigned products installed on tactical systems. It also includes specialized support for test equipment used in Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) of proof-of-concept and deployed solutions for the Navy Warfighter. The position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Virginia. The Network Administrator supports GWS networking across afloat and laboratory environments, multiple operating environments, and development and test activities. The role includes applying cybersecurity policies and practices, conducting security assessments with DoD-provided tools, and working closely with cybersecurity system engineers, system administrators, system engineers, and system developers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret security clearance.
High school diploma.
Four years of hands-on technical experience supporting LANs, WANs, network segments, and Internet and intranet systems.
Experience with system backup and recovery, basic software management, security management, and library management.
Experience installing and configuring hardware, operating systems, and commercial off-the-shelf software.
Experience operating computer systems in different environments, including sizing, performance tuning, troubleshooting hardware/software/networks, and resource allocation.
IAT Level II or higher; the posting identifies Security+ CE, CISSP, SSCP, CASP, and GSEC certifications for this IT-1-designated position.
Basic to advanced Red Hat Linux and Solaris experience.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and ICMP network protocols.
Knowledge of major network security tools such as firewalls, computing and networking vulnerabilities, attack methods, and current detection methods.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of LAN and WAN network operations.
Knowledge of network analysis and problem-solving techniques.
Ability to conduct risk and vulnerability assessments to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs using required Navy tools.
Ability to assess DISA STIGs through system scans and address security events, determine their impact, and implement corrective actions, and/or ensure rigorous application of information security and information assurance policies, principles, and practices in IT service delivery.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, test, and configure GWS network devices for afloat and laboratory environments.
Provide input to and adhere to the Software Release Schedule.
Implement automated approaches in networking where possible.
Support an agile, iterative approach to development, test, build, and release.
Participate in planning, monitoring, testing, maintaining, and operating multiple operating environments.
Recommend improvements to the GWS Development and Test Environment.
Apply cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices rigorously in systems delivery.
Perform security assessments using DoD-provided tools, report results to the cybersecurity system engineer, and develop strategies to mitigate discrepancies.
Support and interact closely with cybersecurity system engineers, system administrators, system engineers, and system developers.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues encountered by GWS users.
Install system releases and upgrades.
Evaluate and install patches to resolve software issues and Information Assurance Vulnerabilities (IAVs).
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems using required Navy tools.
Assess DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) using system scans, address security events, determine impacts, and implement corrective actions.