Lead Information Assurance Network Engineer / System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provide Lead IA Network Engineering and System Administrator support to USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT from the designated IA space during normal work hours (0730-1600).

• Operate, secure, maintain, and repair network infrastructure, including:

• 12 switches

• 10 routers

• 1 firewall

• 5 video teleconference systems

• 50 servers

• 4 TACLANE encryptors

• Additional network components as operational requirements dictate.

• Anticipate 5% annual growth in network infrastructure.

• Manage DoD C41 Systems, JWICS, CENTRIXS, and additional networks per operational requirements.

• Serve primarily as a Network Engineer and secondarily as a System Administrator.

• Support C4I systems such as ENMS Lite, DCGS-N (SIPR and JWICS), ADSI, GCCS-J, Radiant Mercury (RADMERC), and Video Teleconference (VTC) Systems.

• Perform 10-15 weekly scans/patches and document/submit reports per DoD Information Assurance and Computer Network Defense guidelines.

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Design network architectures per applicable DoD guidance.

• Coordinate and document changes to network configurations and topology.

• Configure and maintain 24 switches and routers; monitor network performance, perform diagnostics, and analyze traffic patterns.

• Install and maintain software/hardware, control versions, and document physical configurations of information systems.

• Optimize networks and systems, diagnose, and recover failed systems.

• Install, configure, and test vendor-supplied modifications to existing systems software while adhering to federal security standards.

• Maintain accountability of over 150 IT equipment pieces assigned to USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT.

• Provide customer support, troubleshoot complex problems, and minimize business activity disruptions.

• Design and install network infrastructure, perform equipment reallocations, PC maintenance, and IT hardware maintenance.

• Support SPLUNK Log correlation and management, ACAS scanning, WIRESHARK network sniffing, and MS VISIO.

• Manage VMware virtual servers and workstations.

• Perform additional related network engineering and system administration duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Information IA technology or related field.

• Must maintain appropriate Computing Environment (CE) certifications for supported operating systems.

• Certified as NSA/CNSS 1411 Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional.

• Cisco Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching

• Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security (CCNA-Security)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

• CompTIA Security+ Certification.

• Experience with Cisco ASA 5515-x firewall with Intrusion Protection System (IPS).

• DCGS-N Block 2 Ashore maintenance training.

• Radiant Mercury (RADMERC) Administrator certification.

• Experience with:

• SPLUNK configuration and operation

• Cisco VTC operation and configuration

• Cisco routers and switches (configuration, backup, and restore)

• MS VISIO

• ACAS scanning software

• WIRESHARK network sniffing tool

• VMware virtual servers and workstations

• ENMS Lite training on BMC products

• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce requirements at a minimum of Information Assurance Level II Certification (GSEC, Network+ CE, Security+CE, SSCP, and all subsequent Level II certifications).

• Ability to work effectively with Senior Executive Staff.

• Must hold a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.