Network & Systems Administrator

Job Summary

Primarily performs network administration duties of on-prem systems and networks including high-side and standalone systems. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. Responsible for ensuring high levels of availability and security of systems and networks to support business functions and alignment to external audit requirements. This position is focused on administering networks with an additional requirement of an expansive knowledge and technical skills to administer servers, databases, custom applications, and other system components and peripherals. This position is a full-time, on-site opportunity which entails face-to-face interactions with various cross-functional teams and colleagues.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and tune on-prem connected and standalone, high and low, information systems and network connections (LAN and WAN) to ensure high levels of availability and security
• Administer and troubleshoot network connections and components to include firewalls, routers, switches, and encryption devices to ensure high network availability and confidentiality. Monitor and test network performance, apply security controls, and provide statistics and reports on network performance and vulnerability management
• Respond to emergency network outages in accordance with business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Regularly analyze the performance of networks and associated components, servers, databases, applications, and various information systems and components. Uses critical analysis to develop solutions to optimize system/component performance while ensuring compliance to company, security, and audit standards
• Install, configure, monitor, administer and maintain physical (ESXi) and virtual servers (Windows and RHEL), printers, scanners and custom developed applications. Install patches and upgrades to server hardware, firmware, and/or software.
• Schedule and monitor data backup jobs, analyzing and correcting issues as identified, regularly reporting critical data metrics and issues to management, and proactively maintaining the health and availability of storage solutions (virtual and physical)
• Provide face-to-face customer support across various cross-functional teams using multi-tiered troubleshooting techniques to address moderately complex problem analysis and resolution design for systems and applications
• Administer and maintain end user accounts throughout the lifecycle to include onboarding (account creation and initial access), maintenance (ongoing access and role changes), and offboarding (account deactivation and permission revocation) in accordance with valid business justification principles of least privilege
• Perform/support internal external audit functions in accordance with company and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) standards for all information systems and components (servers, databases, firewalls, routers, switches, etc.)
• Conduct research to evaluate new vendors/products in support of acquisition for system components to meet company and external regulatory compliance and provide recommendations based on business needs and compliance requirements
• Perform support tasks as needed requested by the Senior System Administrator, Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), and the Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven Network Expertise
  • Extensive experience in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, including familiarity with routers, switches, and firewalls. (Experience working in segmented or isolated network environments without traditional internet access)
• Security Focus
  • Strong understanding of network and server security principles, including firewalls, 802.1x, RADIUS, IDS/IPS, Encryption devices, and security best practices to ensure robust network defenses.
• Server Administration
  • Proficiency in managing and maintaining servers (Windows primarily), including performing regular updates, patches, hardening (STIG). Experience in virtualized environments preferred.
• Problem-Solving and Initiative
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to take initiative to identify, research, and resolve complex issues independently. Ability to prioritize various tasks in alignment to mission needs and is self-directed in task execution.
• Customer Service and Communication Competencies
  • Ability to provide exceptional customer service with the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in person with colleagues from various teams and organization levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management information systems, mathematics, information technology, computer sciences, a related field, equivalent experience or associate level vendor certification(s)
• 5+ Years Experience in Networking Administration
• Network specialized formal training, platform specific vendor training, PC applications formal training and education or experience with spreadsheets, text processing, data base and network communications
• At least one (1) year education or directly related experience in network system support duties 
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network troubleshooting and support
• Knowledge of computer network facilities, current computer platforms, operating systems, applications, security methods and network management tools
• Understanding of current principles, practices, technologies and products for network design, installation, management and support
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to successfully interact with all levels of management, other IT professionals and end-users
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Is open and responsive to change and demonstrates a commitment to the process of continuous improvement by identifying and responding actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers
• Active DOD Security Clearance Required, with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret and maintain clearance eligibility throughout employment

The expected pay scale for this position is $104,297/year - $140,769/year. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, DRS Daylight Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills, internal equity, and market and business considerations.