4.1 DOD DON Lead Information Assurance Network Engineer/Systems Administrator for N6 Communications

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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 experie