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Lead Information Assurance (IA) Network Engineer / Systems Administrator Location: N6-Communications, USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT
Position Summary:
The Lead IA Network Engineer / Systems Administrator provides expert support in managing, securing, and maintaining network infrastructure for USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT. This role involves operating a range of network systems, designing secure architectures, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
Essential Functions:
- Provide lead IA network engineering and system administrator services during normal work hours (0730-1600) from designated IA spaces.
- Operate, secure, maintain, and repair network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, video teleconference systems, servers, and TACLANE encryptors, anticipating network growth of 5% annually.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure DoD C4I systems, JWICS, CENTRIXS, and other operational networks as needed.
- Conduct weekly scans and patches (10-15 per week), ensuring compliance with DoD Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) guidelines.
- Act as the primary network engineer and secondary system administrator for various government communication systems, including DCGS-N, ADSI, GCCS-J, Radiant Mercury (RADMERC), and VTC systems.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for network and system security operations.
- Perform configuration, diagnostics, and upgrades on 24 switches and routers, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize network performance.
- Install and maintain software and hardware, ensuring secure versions and configurations of information systems.
- Design and implement network architectures, coordinate topology changes, and document modifications per DoD guidelines.
- Maintain accountability of over 150 IT assets assigned to USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT.
- Advise and assist customers in troubleshooting complex issues while minimizing operational interruptions.
- Conduct network assessments, vulnerability scans, and compliance audits, ensuring systems meet DoD 8570.01-M IA workforce requirements.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship required; must possess TS/SCI security clearance.
- Extensive experience in IA technology, network security, and system administration.
- Required certifications:
- NSA/CNSS 1411 - Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional
- CCNP Routing & Switching
- CCNA Security & CCNA
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Cisco ASA 5515-x firewall with IPS experience
- DCGS-N Block 2 Ashore maintenance training
- Radiant Mercury (RADMERC) Administrator
- SPLUNK log correlation & management
- Cisco VTC operation & configuration
- Wireshark network sniffing tool
- VMware virtual servers & workstations
- MS Visio & ACAS scanning software
- Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M IA Level II Certification (GSEC, Network+ CE, Security+ CE, SSCP)
Additional Responsibilities:
- Engineer and implement network infrastructure, including secure system installations.
- Configure firewalls, routers, and switches, ensuring optimal security and functionality.
- Provide hardware and software maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting support.
- Assist with PC and IT hardware maintenance, system communications, and resource allocations.
- Perform other related network engineering and system administration duties as assigned.
