Senior Network & Systems Manager

Digital Consultants, LLC•Tampa, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Digital Consultants seeks a Senior Network & Systems Manager is responsible for the administration, security, and operation of USSOCOM J8-S information systems and classified networks. This role focuses on maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing network and system environments that support analytic tools, databases, and mission-critical operations for Special Operations Forces (SOF) planning and decision support.

Requirements

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance desired but must possess a current DoD Secret clearance and be upgradable to Top Secret within 4 months and eligible for SCI access and ACCM read-on.
Certifications: Baseline and Privileged Use Certified Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I; IAT Level II must be obtained within 6 months of start date
Education: HS Diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Experience: 7 years of experience in design and maintenance/support of network and its users to include all servers, thick and thin clients, network storage devices, and hubs; network hardware support and security
3 years of experience (can be concurrent with the 7 years above) with administering military LAN systems.
3 years of experience (can be concurrent with the 7 years above) integrating data sources, and application development in and/or migration to cloud environments
Physical Requirements: The candidate must be able to travel to other worksites as required and with or without reasonable accommodation, be able to sit, stand, use computers and monitors, and perform duties in an office environment for extended periods. The candidate must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion (e.g., moving a case of paper or similar task) that may occur occasionally.

Responsibilities

Perform duties as Baseline and Privileged Use Certified Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, DOD Instruction 8140.01, USSOCOM Manual 380-3, and the SIE OPORD.
Maintain, enhance, and manage Information Technology and standalone secret local area network (LAN). Provide on-site facilities management to manage and operate J8-S automated data processing systems. Implement and maintain access and security control of J8-S LAN.
Setup and configuration of network servers, implement back/recovery methodologies, add and remove users, and maintain security permissions
Installation of operating system software on servers and desktops, update software patches and release upgrades
Performs all aspects of Information Assurance – maintain LAN certification and accreditation for Secret and ACCM material. Make changes as required to each server and desktop system to meet DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides
Ensure Authority to Operate for LAN is maintained and current
Troubleshoot and remedy system issues. Ensure 95% network availability during duty hours.
Maintain user data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity
Performance monitoring, analyze system usage and system impact
Assist in development and design of audio-visual requirements to meet J8-S mission needs
Manage software licensing and maintenance. Maintain equipment inventory to assist in ensuring priority hardware is covered by maintenance contracts
Provide helpdesk functionality. Provide day to day assistance to users, unlock accounts, change passwords, and help users with logon issues or system problems. Monitor systems and take corrective action as required.
Support USSOCOM’s acquisition, life cycle, and operations support for both equipment and software through implementation of the Configuration Management and five-year systems plans.
Employ Information Assurance to ensure the Network Suite System and the Network System are maintained IAW DOD standards as outlined in the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide process.
Support the activities necessary to maintain the accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) of the J-8S networks and applications.