Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Cogent Security LLC; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Technology Partnerships (ITP), a Cogent Security Company, seeks an on-site Network and Computer Systems Administrator to support NAS Patuxent River, MD. The SA maintains Ground Support Stations, handles image ingestion, hash verification, and secure media handling.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, DoD 8570/8140 IAT II, and hands-on admin across Linux, Windows, Cisco IOS, VMware ESXi, and related tech. You'll coordinate with vendors, engineering, cybersecurity, and squadrons.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE) at start
• Linux/Windows/Cisco IOS/Ruckus/VMware ESXi/air-gapped systems experience

Responsibilities

• Lead GSS SA for ground environments; OS rebuilds, patch deployments, account administration, DISA STIG hardening
• Prioritize the Drive Action Queue, manage baseline ingestion, gold disk retention, and delivery drive sets
• Operate hardware duplicators and perform 100% SHA-256 hash verification and NIST SP 800-88 sanitization
• Serve as liaison for software deliveries, support detachments with site checkouts and training
• Author PSOPs, work instructions, and checklists; maintain lab turnaround benchmarks for save/restore and tape archiving
• Adapt to evolving program priorities

Skills

Tactical networking

Cybersecurity RMF

Linux administration

Windows administration

Cisco IOS

Ruckus

VMware ESXi

Cisco UCS

Air-gapped systems

Education

BS + 3 yrs networking/systems

AA + 5 yrs networking/systems

HS/GED + 7 yrs networking/systems

Tools

Linux

Windows

Cisco IOS

Ruckus

VMware ESXi

Cisco UCS

Job description

Description

Innovative Technology Partnerships LLC (ITP) seeks an on-site Network and Computer Systems Administrator to support NAVAIR PMA-290 MOSS at the Integrated Test Facility (ITF), NAS Patuxent River, MD. The SA serves as the primary integration specialist maintaining, operating, and configuring mission-critical Ground Support Stations (GSSs) for the ITF and deployable squadrons. The position manages the full media lifecycle—baseline image ingestion, mirror drive duplication, post-cloning cryptographic verification (SHA-256), NIST SP 800-88 sanitization, and physical delivery of aircraft payloads. Additionally, the SA acts as the primary technical liaison between vendors, engineering, Cybersecurity, and operational squadrons. This is a 100% on-site role in classified spaces.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ground Support Station Administration: Lead GSS SA for ground environments; handle OS rebuilds, patch deployments, account administration, DISA STIG hardening, end-to-end dataflow testing, and hardware troubleshooting.
• CM & Drive Action Queue: Prioritize the Drive Action Queue, manage baseline ingestion, maintain gold disk retention policies, and prepare delivery drive sets for operational squadrons.
• Duplication, Verification & Sanitization: Operate hardware duplicators (e.g., Logicube SuperSonix-NG), perform 100% SHA-256 hash verification, and execute NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 sanitization per ITF SOPs.
• Field Deployment & Vendor Support: Act as technical liaison for software deliveries, support squadron detachments with site checkouts and training, and manage secure media chain-of-custody hand-offs.
• Documentation & Lab Operations: Author PSOPs, work instructions, and checklists while maintaining lab turnaround benchmarks for save, restore, and tape archiving.
• Adaptability: Execute other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility to evolving program priorities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: BS + 3 yrs, AA + 5 yrs, or HS/GED + 7 yrs of network engineering / systems administration experience performing the listed duties.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility (U.S. Citizenship required); ability to maintain SCI access and CI polygraph.
• Certification: Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE) at start, plus OS credential/training (Linux or Windows).
• Technical Experience: 3+ years in tactical networking and Cybersecurity/RMF compliance; hands‑on administration of Linux, Windows, Cisco IOS, Ruckus, VMware ESXi, Cisco UCS, and air‑gapped systems.
• Media & Sanitization: Experience with enterprise disk imaging duplicators, hash verification (SHA-256, MD5), and NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 sanitization standards.
• Physical Requirements: On‑site work at NAS Patuxent River; ability to lift and transport equipment up to 40 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

• MIL/Commercial SATCOM experience (EDM terminals, ARSTRAT process).
• Familiarity with High/Low‑band systems, FISINT, WAN, fiber cabling, MIL-STD-1553B, and INS/GPS.
• Experience supporting tactical mission software and working directly with active flight lines/squadrons.
• Media chain‑of‑custody management and prior OCONUS detachment experience.
• Active SCI access and CI polygraph at time of hire.
• Prior NAVAIR, PMA‑290, or NAS Patuxent River program experience.

About Innovative Technology Partnerships (ITP)

Innovative Technology Partnerships (ITP), A Cogent Security Company, provides consulting, management, engineering and technical support services in national security missions to the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the National Laboratories and their Management and Operating (M&O) contractors associated with the nation's Nuclear Security Enterprise; as well as to other federal agencies and public/private sector organizations.

Company Website:

https://www.cogentsecurity.com