Systems Administrator/Network Engineer, Journ

Castellum - Patuxent River, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Patuxent River, MD

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About the position

GTMR, Inc. is looking for a Mid-Level Network Engineer/Systems Administrator to manage system administrative activities and collaborate with Program Management and Lead Engineers at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This role involves maintaining network infrastructure for special mission aircraft and supporting users in a compressed work schedule that allows for a 3-day weekend every other week.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure in special mission aircraft and support facilities.
• Provide network integration support during the test and evaluation of new technologies.
• Train military, civilian, and CSS support users on the use of network resources.
• Provide Tier Three (T3) support to operational platforms and deployed technicians.
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices are adhered to throughout the development and implementation of networked systems.
• Perform on-aircraft network grooming and integration with native aircraft systems.
• Evaluate and monitor LAN and WAN interfaces with commercial and government satellite communications systems.
• Work with Information Assurance (IA) Team to mitigate vulnerabilities as they arise.
• Communicate effectively with users and other technicians to resolve network issues.
• Create and maintain network documentation, including diagrams of network architecture.
• Plan and implement network upgrades and expansion projects.
• Create project plans and task flows for the project.
• Monitor network performance and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with military, government, and commercial technicians to resolve hardware and software issues.
• Work in a team environment and communicate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a Network Engineer in a tactical environment.
• US DoD TS Clearance, SSBI/SBPR/PPR (within 5 years), with the ability to obtain SCI required access and maintain CI Poly.
• Security + CE Certification is required within 6 months and must be maintained.
• Experience with Cisco IOS, Ruckus ICX, VMware ESXI, Cisco UCS.
• Experience with MIL SATCOM & Commercial SATCOM service providers with airborne equipment.
• Experience with cryptographic equipment setup.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution (Preferred but not required).
• Experience with MIL SATCOM, Commercial SATCOM, ELINT, COMINT, FISINT, WAN, Ethernet Cabling, Fiber Optic Cabling, Mil STD 1553B interfaces, INS and GPS interfaces.
• Ability to troubleshoot across multiple subsystems, integration and test.
• Experience with EDM satcom terminals and ARSTRAT certification and testing process.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule with a 3-day weekend every other week.
• Competitive salary.