Systems Administrator/Network Engineer, Jr.

Castellum - Patuxent River, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Patuxent River, MD

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About the position

GTMR, Inc. is looking for an Entry Level Network Engineer/Systems Administrator to join their team at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This role involves planning and executing system administrative activities, coordinating with Program Management and Lead Engineers, and providing support for network infrastructure in special mission aircraft and related facilities. The position offers a unique compressed work schedule, allowing for a 3-day weekend every other week.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure in special mission aircraft, ground mission support facilities, and laboratories.
• 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 ensure any and all vulnerabilities are mitigated as they arise.
• Communicate effectively with users and other Special Mission Aircraft technicians and staff 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.
• Work with military, government, and commercial technicians to resolve hardware and software issues.
• Work in a team environment, communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members.

Requirements

• 2+ 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).
• Highly desired experience includes 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.
• Highly desired experience includes working with EDM satcom terminals and ARSTRAT certification and testing process.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule allowing for a 3-day weekend every other week.