Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Tharros; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability coverage

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Education reimbursement up to $5,250/1

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Tharros is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator to install, configure, and maintain airborne and ground data networks and servers supporting NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Division programs at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

You will lead a small team, oversee network administration tasks, and ensure system integrity and availability across weapons systems networks and test environments. Requires 7+ years in related fields and certifications in Microsoft/Linux environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network and computer systems administration.
• 3+ years in two of: weapons systems network administration; systems/resource analysis; software installation & configuration management; network emulation/virtualization.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and ACAS/SCAP compliance scanning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
• Perform system monitoring and verify availability of hardware, network, and server resources.
• Analyze system and network resource usage and control user access.
• Install and upgrade systems software and maintain configuration management.
• Coordinate network emulation/virtualization and integration with T&E networks and data communications hardware/software.
• Review logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including backups.
• Coordinate and oversee tasking of other team members performing network administration.

Skills

Network administration

System administration

Virtualization

Security compliance

Team leadership

Tools

DISA STIGs

ACAS/SCAP

Microsoft OS

Linux OS

Job description

Tharros is looking for courageous team members that enable government missions to move forward with confidence.

Who We Are

At Tharros, expertise, confidence and continuous advancement are at the foundation of what we do. With us, you work with the world’s preeminent vulnerability experts to not only advance government missions, but also your own career path. We’re looking for confident leaders to grow and evolve as we do, protecting our nation’s protectors with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools.

Seeing everything includes seeing everyone. Tharros moves missions forward with a courageous team of experts and a variety of perspectives.

Outperform

Lead with Growth

Dare to Secure

At Tharros, we have exceptional benefits because our employees’ success is our success. We support our team members’ growth with training opportunities, tools and resources.

Outperform the Expected

Tharros sets high standards because we know our team can meet and exceed them. We anticipate success, expect exceptional results and ensure impact for everyone.

Lead with Continuous Growth

When our employees grow, everyone thrives. As the leaders in vulnerability research, we grow capability for our clients and our employees.

Dare to Secure Anything

At the cutting-edge of cybersecurity technology, Tharros dares to create tools that will have maximum mission impact. Our company culture reflects this confidence.

Benefits of Working with Tharros

Moving boldly forward requires a strong foundation. Tharros provides foundational benefits that help our employees grow and thrive.

To be the best, you join the best. Tharros offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, savings & retirement and paid leave.

At Tharros, leaders develop leaders. Working at Tharros gives our employees access to resources and expertise found nowhere else, and we nurture the future leaders in cybersecurity from within our ranks.

We’re not afraid to show our commitment to growing our Tharros team. We offer generous referral bonuses to employees who help us reach hiring goals.

Training & Certification Reimbursement

Tharros is always advancing. We offer an education reimbursement benefit of up to $5,250 per year to help our employees thrive.

Breaking Barriers to Cybersecurity Success

Our people-first culture enables more flexibility for our employees to find success in cyber fields. At Tharros, there are no barriers between you, the world’s leading cybersecurity experts, and our customers.

Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Tharros is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator to install, configure, and maintain weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers supporting NAWCAD Cyber Warfare Division programs at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

The position requires deep specialization in weapons systems networking environments with hands‑on experience across tactical data links, airborne computing platforms, and associated test and evaluation infrastructure. The Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator acts as functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the tasking of team members performing weapons systems network administration functions.

• Install, configure, and maintain weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers
• Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems
• Analyze systems, sensors, network and server resource consumption and control user access
• Install and upgrade systems software and maintain software configuration management
• Assist in network emulation/virtualization, analysis, planning, and coordination between weapons systems networks, associated test and evaluation networks, and data communications hardware and software
• Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups
• Coordinate and oversee the tasking of other team members performing network administration functions
• Track project progress and participate in planning of projects, resourcing, and events

Requirements:

• Additional certification: Privileged Access (per Section 3.4.1.5) with Microsoft or Linux OS certification
• 7+ years of experience performing work related to network and computer systems administration
• 3+ years of total experience in at least two of the following: weapons systems airborne/air-to-ground data comms network administration; systems/sensors/network resource analysis; systems software installation and configuration management; network emulation/virtualization between weapons systems and T&E networks
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and ACAS/SCAP compliance scanning in weapons systems environments
• Certification in both Microsoft and Linux OS environments

Equal Opportunity Employment

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