About This Role
This Network Administrator role provides IT customer support and technical assistance to developers and users of Gun Weapon Systems. It involves the installation, operation, configuration, customization, and usage of assigned products on tactical systems. The position also supports non-standard proprietary test equipment used for Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) of proof-of-concept and deployed solutions for the Navy Warfighter.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, test, and configure GWS network devices for afloat and lab environments
- Provide inputs and adhere to the Software Release Schedule
- Ensure, where possible, that an automated approach is implemented in all aspects of networking
- Support an agile and iterative approach to development, test, build, and release
- Participate in planning, monitoring, testing, maintaining, and operating multiple operating environments
- Recommend improvements to the GWS Development and Test Environment
- Ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of systems
- Perform security assessments using DoD provided tools; report results to the cybersecurity system engineer; and develop strategies to mitigate discrepancies
- Closely support and interact with the cybersecurity system engineers, system administrators, system engineers, and system developers
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network related issues encountered by GWS users
- Install new system releases and system upgrades
- Evaluate and install patches to resolve software related issues and Information Assurance Vulnerabilities (IAVs)
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- High school diploma
- Four (4) years of hands-on technical experience supporting LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet and intranet systems, including:
- System backup and recovery
- Basic software management
- Security management
- Library management
- Installation and configuration of hardware
- Operating systems and COTS software
- Operating computer systems in different operating environments, sizing, performance tuning
- Hardware/software/network troubleshooting and resource allocation
- IAT Level II or higher (possesses Security+ CE, CISSP, SSCP, CASP, and GSEC certifications)
- Basic to advanced Red Hat Linux and Solaris experience
- Network Protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and ICMP
- Major network security tools such as firewalls, knowledge of computing and networking vulnerabilities, attack methods and latest detection methods
