Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Location: Columbia, MD

TS/SCI CI Poly Required

Securicon is seeking a Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator that can work independently as well as cohesively within a team. At Securicon we are like a family, and we work together to accomplish the goals and tasks of the overall mission. You’ll be in an environment that fosters moving innovation and problem solving. The world of cyber is only getting bigger, and we need you to help propel us into that next step and keep us moving forward to keep systems, safe, secure, and continuously available. 

The Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator duties include:

• Install, configure, and support an organization's LAN, WAN, and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. 

• Monitor network and perform necessary maintenance to ensure network availability to all system users

• May monitor and test Web site performance 

• May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. 

• May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. 

• May administer network security measures.

• Organize and direct the configuration and operation of information management systems.

• Provide day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.

• Conduct capacity and performance analysis and provide system configuration change and upgrade recommendations.

• Increase system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts

• Develop system administrator procedures, and conduct system administrator training and skills assessments. 

• Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities and programming techniques and controls.

• Managing, monitoring, operations, and maintenance of cloud environment and services

• Interact with the Government regarding Systems Networking technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts

• Oversee the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables produced associated with the Systems Networking area of responsibility

• Communicate with other program personnel, Government stakeholders, and senior executives

• Analyze complex information and independently take appropriate actions to resolve problems

• Provide Networking and Computer Systems guidance to technical staff and establish effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners 

• Deliver briefings on complex topics to groups, which may include high-level decision makers

• Work complex research projects as senior contributors and as part of an integrated research team

Requirements: 

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Network Administrator

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline 

• Minimum DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE) 

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph 

Preferred / Desired Skills: 

• Exposure to Cloud/AWS 

• A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use Network and Computer Systems skills to determine a solution.

• Knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF) 

Our heritage originates from the U.S. DoD, Intel Community, Federal government and corporate pioneers. We not only provide information security solutions, we help define, deliver, implement and manage information security programs for US government and commercial customers. We help our customers cost-effectively manage risk by serving as their trusted advisor and operating as an extension of their internal information and cyber security teams, without bias toward any product, vendor or service.

At Securicon, we combine a seasoned, knowledgeable staff with sound, proven methodologies and comprehensive strategies. The result balances information and operational security needs with business and other functional requirements – giving our clients the right solutions for the right challenges.

Securicon is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are a veteran owned, small business.