Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator

UIC Alaska•Patuxent River, MD

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, Maryland. The position installs, configures, maintains, and monitors weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. It ensures the availability, integrity, and security of network and server resources supporting weapons systems and associated test and evaluation environments. The role also supports network emulation, virtualization, analysis, and planning; coordinates network and data communications hardware and software between weapons systems networks and related test and evaluation networks; and helps coordinate team tasking, project progress, planning, resource allocation, and event coordination. The target salary is $105,000–$165,000, commensurate with experience. Candidates must currently hold a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

Advanced-level Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
At least 3 years of experience performing at least two of the specialized functions identified for tactical network administration.
Experience administering weapons systems networks, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
Microsoft or Linux operating system certification.
Privileged Access qualification and applicable IA certification as required by the SOW.
Must currently hold a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
U.S. citizenship is required for Top Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in both Microsoft and Linux operating system environments.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks.
Monitor network, server, and system performance to ensure availability and integrity.
Analyze system, sensor, network, and server resource consumption.
Manage user access and system permissions.
Install and upgrade systems software.
Maintain software configuration management.
Support network emulation, virtualization, analysis, and planning.
Coordinate network and data communications hardware and software between weapons systems networks and associated test and evaluation networks.
Coordinate and oversee team tasking and monitor project progress.
Participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.