Job ID: 2614183
Location: Patrick SFB, FL, US
Date Posted: 2026-07-01
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description Position Description:The Network/Server Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of computer systems, servers, and networks supporting Delta 10 at Patrick SFB, Florida. This role ensures that IT infrastructure is secure, efficient, and available to meet organizational needs, including support for Special Access Programs (SAPs), Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Military Departments. The qualified applicant will directly support Delta 10's mission in the planning, development, and execution of wargames, concept evaluation, and large-scale field experimentation focused on space and cyber implications within all-domain structures.
The Network/Server Administrator will provide day-to-day support for Delta 10/S6 Directorate systems, including Bldg 991 and the Wargame Center, and will participate in decisions regarding future hardware and software upgrades to enhance organizational infrastructure. The role requires the ability to operate under minimal supervision, execute management and operations of systems and networks, and provide technical support to computer users to resolve issues promptly.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and related hardware/software, including LANs, WANs, network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and security of IT infrastructure.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls; perform regular backups and restore operations as needed.
- Apply patches, updates, and security fixes to operating systems and applications; maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and changes.
- Collaborate with IT staff to plan and implement system upgrades and improvements.
- Perform tasks for routine, emergency, test, and wargame events in accordance with organizational IT policies and procedures, including Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists, Tactics, Techniques, and Processes (TTPs), and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs).
- Operate monitoring tools and capabilities within enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) systems; create and tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports.
- Assist in analyzing technical risk of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes; participate as needed in security incident response teams.
- Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display, and remediate automated system security and operations/performance functions and metrics.
- Support activities within SAPs, SCI, and Collateral environments, ensuring eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
Technical Competencies:- Working technical competency in one or more of the following platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with toolkits, SIEMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/NessSCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g., SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware.
- Working knowledge network and switching, virtualization technologies, LAN/WAN technologies, and data backup technologies.
- Working knowledge of communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration, Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorization.
- Experience providing technical support in a customer service role, applying industry standards and best practices in an enterprise-level Windows system environment, solving technical problems quickly, and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes.
- Working knowledge of WSUS and/or YUM patch deployment methodologies; familiarity with DoD policy as it applies to system and network administration.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:- U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for access to Special Access Program information.
- Minimum 3-10 years of experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Air Force, or equivalent DoD/IC as a System Administrator or similar role. Must have at least 9 years overall experience
- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II within 6 months of hire; relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, RHCSA) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server environments, networking concepts, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in complex, dynamic environments.
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Security Requirements:- Personnel shall maintain Top Secret / SCI clearance with access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) as required. Current CI poly preferred.
- Active Polygraph or willingness to take a Polygraph.
Workload & Availability:- Full-time onsite support at Patrick SFB, FL.
- Travel up to 25% for coordination, experiments, or wargaming events.
Experience Level:- 3-10 years of experience and a BA/BS degree in related field (Computer Science, IT)
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- Position Id: 2614183
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