Network System Administrator

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network/System Administrator (NSA) -III to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The Network/System Administrator (NSA) -III will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support Special Access Programs (SAPs) and other classified networks supporting SSC Directorates and/or AFSPC Operational Units. This role supports day-to-day operations for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities in a five-day-a-week, in-office environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain, audit, and support a secure MS Windows network environment, file servers, firewalls, and network access while troubleshooting anomalies to ensure optimum performance.
• Maintain internet applications and protocols including IP, TCP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and SSL.
• Interface directly with local customers and IT staff to provide technical guidance and quickly resolve network or desktop support issues.
• Perform periodic system maintenance, hardware upgrades and replacements, firmware updates, and system configuration changes.
• Manage the scheduled data backup library, including executing tape backups and arranging safe storage at customer locations or off-site facilities.
• Prepare systems for operational use, support operational tests, and attend planning and requirements meetings with program managers and stakeholders.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 (IAT Level II) within 6 months of hire (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA, CySA+, CND).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical area; an additional 4 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree.
• 6+ years of total related experience
• 4+ years of relevant SCI or SAP experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server (2000/20