Network and Systems Specialist (Sr Software Engineer) Full-time

Network And Systems Specialist (Sr Software Engineer)

Administer, monitor, and secure the laboratory's tactical development network including making informed infrastructure decisions, resolving server and gateway-level issues, and configuring and maintaining Linux-based development workstations and servers.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain servers and network gateways supporting the tactical development network, including diagnosing and resolving server-level and gateway-level issues.
• Make informed recommendations and decisions regarding network architecture, infrastructure changes, and resource allocation for the tactical development environment.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux operating systems on development workstations and servers, including kernel configuration, device drivers, and user-space applications.
• Implement and maintain network security practices, including firewall/iptables configuration, STIG compliance, and access control.
• Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, system builds, and operational procedures.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED
• Production experience with at least two programming languages.
• Three years of experience with software development in complex systems.
• Two years of software development with at least one year of systems administrative experience.
• Demonstrated ability to administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, including kernel modules, device drivers, and user-space applications.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, diagnose, and resolve server-level and network gateway-level issues.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, informed decisions regarding network infrastructure and system configuration.
• Demonstrated ability to follow configuration, security, and documentation standards.
• Dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing time.
• Attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
• Ability to work under pressure, accept supervision, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology / Information Systems (BSIT, BSIS), Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Experience administering tactical, classified, or isolated/air-gapped development networks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking protocols and services: TCP/IP, SSH, SCP, FTP, HTTP(S), DNS, DHCP.
• Experience with firewall/iptables configuration, STIG compliance, and network security hardening.
• Proficiency with Linux distributions (Red Hat, Ubuntu) and Windows interoperability.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware) and infrastructure monitoring tools.
• Scripting and automation experience: Bash, PowerShell, YAML, Python.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet) and source control (Git).
• Knowledge of SQL and database administration.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior work experience in professional or research-oriented environments.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Salary Range

$100,000-$115,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel
• Exposure to all weather conditions.
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest