Mid-Career Sys Admin

Cortina Solutions; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortina Solutions seeks a Mid-Level System Administrator (Network & Simulation Support) to support NSWC Panama City Division. You will own the network domain, configure switches/routers, VLANs, and interface controls for robust naval simulation networks.

You’ll ensure security baselines with DISA STIGs and firmware updates while maintaining high readiness. The role emphasizes performing configuration changes in both classified and unclassified lab environments, with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of civilian or military network and system administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent.
• Certification in Network/Security (e.g., Security+).
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Configure network switches/routers, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Manage interface controls and documentation for the simulation environment.
• Apply firmware updates and DISA STIGs to meet security baselines.
• Ensure continuous connectivity and high uptime for test events.

Skills

Network administration

VLAN configuration

Routing protocols

Security+ certification

DoD Secret clearance

Cisco CCNA / Juniper knowledge

Troubleshooting switches/routers

Interface controls management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Wireshark

DISA STIGs implementation

ACL management tools

Job description

About Us

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.

About Us

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical professional services. But we are so much more than that! For approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.

Cortina is very proud of the reach-back it offers to the local community. Not only that, we LOVE our employees and do all we can to ensure they have a great work experience. Come join a company that believes in being a part of something bigger than themselves!

Job Description

Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Mid-Level System Administrator (Network & Simulation Support) to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). You must be ready to own your technical domain, managing network devices, interface controls, and routing/switching architectures that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every engineering problem with a drive to Get Things Done.

The Mid-Level System Administrator provides technical network and infrastructure administration support for Department of the Navy information systems, ensuring continuous connectivity, high throughput, and operational readiness. This role focuses heavily on configuring and maintaining the robust simulation networks needed to support Modeling & Simulation (M&S) operations.

Responsibilities include configuring network switches and routers, setting up and managing VLANs, managing interface control documentation, and executing approved configuration changes across the simulation environment. While network performance, routing stability, and uptime for active test events are the primary focus, the role also ensures systems meet necessary DOD and Navy security baselines by applying firmware updates, implementing network DISA STIGs, and maintaining required CSWF certifications.

Job Requirements

• 3-7+ years of relevant civilian or military network and system administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other relevant field of study (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• Network-focused Computing Environment (CE) certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Juniper, or CompTIA Network+).
• Strong hands‑on experience configuring and troubleshooting managed network switches, routers, VLAN structures, and routing protocols.
• Direct experience handling network interface controls and implementing network configuration changes within classified/unclassified lab environments.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active DOD Secret clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field of study.
• Direct experience working within or leading SWIL/HWIL environments, tactical systems, or Navy/DoD simulation and experimentation labs.
• Experience with multicast routing, network traffic analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark), or network monitoring software.
• Experience applying network-level DISA STIGs or managing access control lists (ACLs) in a secure DOD environment.
• Experience working within a DOD DevSecOps or Agile-based development environment.

Benefits

Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families.

• BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance
• VSP Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Company‑paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Federal Holidays
• Company Match on Employee Non‑Profit Donation
• Professional Development

Background Check Requirement

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Position contingent on contract award.