Tactical Network & Systems Administrator - Top Secret/SCI

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The role administers airborne and ground data networks, operating systems, and physical/virtual servers to ensure availability, integrity, and security of weapons systems and test environments.

The ideal candidate has Navy CSWF clearance, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong certifications in Microsoft and/or Linux systems, with hands-on experience across network

Qualifications

• Advanced-level Navy CSWF qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years in two tactical network admin functions.
• Experience administering weapons systems networks, OS, and servers.
• Microsoft or Linux OS certification.
• Privileged Access and IA certification as required by the SOW.
• Preferred: Microsoft and Linux certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain weapons networks.
• Monitor network, server, and system performance.
• Analyze resource consumption across systems.
• Manage user access and permissions.
• Install and upgrade systems software.
• Maintain software configuration management.
• Support network emulation, virtualization, and analysis.
• Coordinate hardware/software between weapons networks and test networks.
• Oversee team tasking and monitor progress.
• Participate in project planning and resource allocation.

Skills

CSWF qualification

5+ years experience

Tactical network admin

Windows/Linux admin

Tools

Microsoft certification

Linux certification

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The role administers airborne and ground data networks, operating systems, and physical/virtual servers to ensure availability, integrity, and security of weapons systems and test environments.

The ideal candidate has Navy CSWF clearance, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong certifications in Microsoft and/or Linux systems, with hands-on experience across network