Network Administrator

SCCI; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Sick/personal leave

Holidays

Job summary

SCCI is seeking a Network Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on installation, operation, configuration, and support of network devices for Navy Warfighter systems, ensuring cybersecurity policy compliance and proactive vulnerability management.

Responsibilities include planning, testing, and configuring network environments, while supporting Dev/Test/Release activities in a lab and afloat setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Four (4) years of hands-on technical experience supporting LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet and intranet systems.
• Experience with security management and information assurance practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, test, and configure GWS network devices for afloat and lab environments.
• Provide inputs and adhere to the Software Release Schedule.
• Ensure automated approaches are implemented in networking tasks where possible.
• Support an agile development and testing lifecycle including planning, monitoring, and release.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Security best practices

LAN/WAN administration

Documentation & compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Red Hat Linux

Solaris

DoD security tools

Firewalls

Job description

Overview

SCCI is currently seeking a Network Administrator to join our team! In this position you will provide IT customer support and technical assistance to developers and users of the Gun Weapon Systems. This role requires installation, operation, configuration, customization and usage of assigned products installed on tactical systems. Support also includes non-standard propriety support of various test equipment used for Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) of proof of concept and deployed solutions to the Navy Warfighter. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA. SCCI offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, 401k with Company Match, time off consisting of 2 weeks of paid vacation, 48 hours of sick/personal leave, and 11 paid Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, test, and configure GWS network devices for afloat and lab environments


• Provide inputs and adhere to the Software Release Schedule


• Ensure, where possible, that an automated approach is implemented in all aspects of networking


• Support an agile and 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


• Ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems


• Perform security assessments using DoD provided tools; report results to the cybersecurity system engineer; and develop strategies to mitigate discrepancies


• Closely support and interact with the cybersecurity system engineers, system administrators, system engineers, and system developers


• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network related issues encountered by GWS users


• Install new system releases and system upgrades. Evaluate and install patches to resolve software related issues and Information Assurance Vulnerabilities (IAVs)

Qualifications

Essential Skills and Experience

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret Security Clearance


• High school diploma

General Experience

Four (4) years of hands-on technical experience supporting LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet and intranet systems Experience including the following:

• System backup and recovery


• Basic software management


• Security management


• Library management


• Installation and configuration of hardware


• Operating systems and COTS software


• Operating computer systems in different operating environments, sizing, performance tuning


• Hardware/software/network troubleshooting and resource allocation

Specialized Experience

• Must have an IAT Level II or higher. This position is designated as IT-1 (i.e., possesses Security+ CE, CISSP, SSCP, CASP, and GSEC certifications)


• Basic to advanced Red Hat Linux and Solaris experience


• Network Protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and ICMP


• Major network security tools such as firewalls, knowledge of computing and networking vulnerabilities, attack methods and latest 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 assessment of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs by using required Navy tools


• Ability to assess Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) by applying system scans and addressing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security / information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services

SCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of Employees and their families. EOE of Veterans and Disabilities.