Infrastructure Engineer

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks an Infrastructure Engineer to support the NSWC Corona program office in Norco, CA. The role involves analyzing complex technical support tasks and leading or collaborating with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and program analysts in an agile environment.

Responsibilities include administering network systems, applying upgrades, ensuring security, and coordinating with the ISSO for accreditation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 4 years of system administration experience
• 3 years of experience installing patches and performing system updates
• Experience managing server and storage processing strategies and admin functions

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports daily operational requirements of computer network systems
• Coordinate with ISSO for system accreditation and security
• Install hardware, software, upgrades, and manage network security and documentation
• Monitor and troubleshoot network and system performance across Windows and Linux environments

Skills

Network administration

Cybersecurity

Linux/Unix

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

IAT Level II certification

Tools

Patch management

ISSO coordination

Job description

Bowhead seeks an Infrastructure Engineer to join our team supporting the Program Office for NSWC Corona in Norco, California. The Infrastructure Engineer will work directly with the client analyzing complex and unique technical support assignments and lead or collaborate with other system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and program analysts within an agile environment.

• The Infrastructure Engineer administers and supports daily operational requirements of computer network systems including workstation, file servers, and web servers.
• Serve as network SME as a leader or contributor with other network SMEs to impact network efficiency, security and the implantation of technical upgrades
• Installation of hardware, software, systems upgrades, network accounts, network security, and web page design, interface and updates, and local system design documentation.
• Cyber WorkForce (CWF) directives are maintained and up to date with respect to certifications
• Support directives to upgrade, maintain and optimize existing network infrastructure
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and implement network security tools including firewalls, anti-virus, and intrusion detection services.
• The Systems Administrator SME trains staff on software applicable to their position, assists customers with information technology, monitors system configuration (hardware and software), and provides instruction on computers and applications.
• Answering questions about installation, operation, configuration, and customization.
• Applying advanced diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend solutions to correct common failures.
• Specific support consists of troubleshooting hardware, software, and network related issues encountered by users.
• Software support includes, but not limited to Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and various specialty engineering and scientific development tools.
• Installation of new software releases, system upgrades, evaluation and installation of patches and to resolve software related issues and Information Assurance Vulnerabilities (IAVs).
• Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of the organizational mailbox to ensure that all users receive timely support in response to their requests for assistance.
• Maintain and develop IT related procedures required to support the organization.
• Support also includes working with the organizations Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for achieving system accreditation.
• Provide recommendation to future IT needs of the organization.
• Maintain data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.
• Assist in the preparation of a monthly progress and status report.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of relevant system administration, and three (3) years of experience installing patches, performing system updates, managing server and storage processing strategies and providing a wide range of system administration functions.
• IAT Level II certification is required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must currently hold a security clearance at the minimum Secret level.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Targeted salary range is $115,000 to $135,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.