On-Site Network & Systems Admin – Mission-Critical ITF

Cogent Security LLC

Lexington Park (MD)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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