DescriptionTharros 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- Active TS, SCI Eligible
- DCWF qualification: CSWF Code 451
- 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
- DCWF Education, Training, or Certification qualification
- 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
