Senior Computer Systems/Network Administrator

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Hawaii; On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Senior Computer Systems/Network Administrator to join our Hawaii Support Services team for NUWCDIVKPT involvement in Oahu. You will maintain enterprise IT environments, manage network configurations, and ensure security and uptime for mission-critical systems.

The role requires strong LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, and Windows proficiency. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in senior IT infrastructure, AD, DNS/DHCP, and Cisco/Mellanox/Asante networking, with ACAS and Cybersecurity basics.

Qualifications

• Senior IT Infrastructure experience with 7+ years in enterprise environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and network topology.
• Experience with LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multiple computing environments, monitor network performance, and manage configurations.
• Implement and administer LAN/WAN, intranets, and data networks, ensuring reliability.
• Develop test plans, perform network modeling, and enforce standardization policies.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; support Windows 11 and Office 365.
• Communicate with users and colleagues at all levels and ensure timely IT support.

Skills

Network switching

TCP/IP analysis

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Windows administration

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Cisco switches

Mellanox switches

Asante switches

ACAS

Office 365

Job description

Senior Computer Systems/Network Administrator (HSS)

Bowhead is seeking a Senior Computer Systems/Network Administrator to join our team for our Hawaii Support Services proposal effort in support of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport Division Detachment Pacific (NUWCDIVKPT) in Oahu, Hawaii. The Senior Computer Systems/Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency.

• Must have a strong background in Network switching and TCP/IP protocol analysis.
• Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks.
• Experience with network routers and switch configuration experience. Environment includes Artysen, Cisco, Mellanox and Asante switches.
• Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and system performance.
• Perform network modeling and analysis.
• Define diagrams and designs for business technology initiatives.
• Enforce policies for standardizing systems.
• Answering questions about installation, operation, configuration, customization and usage of assigned products installed on Windows 11 Computers.
• 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.
• Proficient with ACAS.
• Provide hardware support for PCs, printers, scanners, Common Access Cards (CAC), etc.
• Software support includes but not limited to Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office 365, and various specialty engineering and scientific development software/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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, computer science or related field.
• Seven (7+) or more years in a senior IT Infrastructure role designing, implementing and supporting an enterprise infrastructure environment.
• Required In-depth knowledge and experience in Active Directory, Group policy, DNS, DHCP, WAN/LAN, routing, switching, cybersecurity and general network topology administration.
• Desired experience in classified environments.
• CompTIA Security+ CE Certification/IAT Level II required and latest computer operating system commercial certifications.
• Desired Professional certification (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CCDP) or demonstrable equivalency via experience.
• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

This is a proposal effort the target rates for the contract are from $51.25 to $70.10 hour depending on the role and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

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.