SMX is seeking a Network Administrator – Journeyman with knowledge of both network and systems administration. This position supports a high-profile client in St. Inigoes, MD with a large communication systems program and you will work with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), Special Communications Mission Solutions (SCMS) Division as well as Consequence Management Communications Systems (CMCS) program to support a subset of Tactical and Remote C5I Edge Systems (TARCES) projects including legacy, current and next generation telecommunication, and related communications-electronics (C-E) systems.
To provide Sustainment support on various DoD IT systems and infrastructure components and must be knowledgeable of both wired and wireless network devices such as [but not limited to] network switches and routers, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and encryption devices. The candidate will focus technology acumen on assisting cyber integration efforts for integration of both legacy and current state of the art technology supporting various Department of Defense (DoD) entities.
The ideal candidate will follow guidance of designated team lead(s) to ensure team cohesion and mission success. This position may require a non-standard work schedule and frequent travel (up to 25%) to CONUS and OCONUS locations to perform system integration and sustainment support efforts for IT systems.
This position requires a DoD Security Clearance: TS/SCI preferred but will accept TS or Secret with the abiltiy to obtain TS/SCI which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Candidate will provide system administration and technical expertise support to include administration, documentation, provision of resources, maintenance of OS patches and releases for platform applications such as Windows 11, Windows server 2019, VMWare ESXi, application servers, and databases
- Candidate will provide system administration and technical expertise support to various network routers, switches and wireless devices to include Cisco IOS, Cradle point, Aruba Networks and Android devices software and Hardware
- Candidate will perform tasks including (but not limited to):
- monitoring system and task status
- data storage, retention and retrieval
- review and audit of system functions of data communication networks
- perform immediate troubleshooting as the situation dictates for all network outages as reported by users, sensors, and/or operational personnel
- configure, install and replace network gear as needed
- Candidate will perform software installation; assist with network system design, and troubleshooting
- Candidate may assist with technical documentation, network diagrams, inventory control documentation, and security documentation
- Additionally, the candidate will support and assist with field testing and system training events
- As a normal part of the position, candidates will support a rotation for on-call support for nights, weekends, and holidays
Required Skills & Experience
- Clearance Required: TS/SCI preferred but will accept TS or Secret with the abiltiy to obtain TS/SCI
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT with 3-5 years of related experience
- OR An associate’s degree in computer science or IT and 7 years of experience; 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Security+ certification
- CCNA certification (current preferred; or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire)
- Basic understanding of C4I systems
- Knowledge of Windows operating environments
- Knowledge of Cisco network equipment to include routing and switching
- Wide Area Network infrastructure
- Knowledge of Internet Protocol routing and troubleshooting of Microsoft operating systems and computer devices
- Ability to troubleshoot, install, and maintain mobile C4I and related electronic communication systems and associated equipment
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience in designing and implementing computer and information networks, such as LAN, WAN, intranets, extranets, and other data communications network Understanding of computer security measures and implementation of IT networks and IS computer systems
- Experience in local, regional, network systems and subsystems supporting voice, video, and data Additionally, must have at least three (3) years of experience with First responder communications for national emergencies
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