Tactical Network & Systems Administrator — TS/SCI

Bowhead; Lexington Park (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 at Patuxent River, MD. The role involves installing, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data networks, servers, and related systems to ensure availability, integrity, and security in test environments.

The candidate will support network emulation, virtualization, analysis, and planning, coordinate cross-team tasks, and participate in project planning

Qualifications

• Advanced Navy CSWF qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience performing at least two of the specialized functions identified for tactical network administration.
• Experience administering weapons systems networks, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
• Microsoft or Linux operating system certification.
• Privileged Access qualification and applicable IA certification as required by the SOW.
• Preferred: Certifications in both Microsoft and Linux operating system environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data communications networks.
• Monitor network, server, and system performance to ensure availability and integrity.
• Analyze system, sensor, network, and server resource consumption.
• Manage user access and system permissions.
• Install and upgrade systems software.
• Maintain software configuration management.
• Support network emulation, virtualization, analysis, and planning.
• Coordinate network and data communications hardware and software between weapons systems networks and associated test and evaluation networks.
• Coordinate and oversee team tasking and monitor project progress.
• Participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.

Skills

Network administration

Cybersecurity

Education

Microsoft or Linux OS certification

Privileged Access & IA certification

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Tactical Network and Computer Systems Administrator for an upcoming effort at Patuxent River, MD. The role involves installing, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring weapons systems airborne and air-to-ground data networks, servers, and related systems to ensure availability, integrity, and security in test environments.

The candidate will support network emulation, virtualization, analysis, and planning, coordinate cross-team tasks, and participate in project planning