Network/System Administrator

NTS is seeking an experienced System/Network Administrator to deliver IT services and subject matter expertise in support of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) and U.S. 5th Fleet, based in Manama, Bahrain, as well as the annex at ISA Air Base. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M), troubleshooting, and ensuring Cybersecurity compliance for the Government's Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS) and Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide all operations and maintenance (O&M), troubleshooting, and Cybersecurity compliance actions for the Government’s CENTRIXS and JWICS information systems.
• Perform account creation/management, backup/restoral imaging activities, Cybersecurity scanning/remediation/reporting activities, equipment installation, cabling/cable management, and fault isolation/resolution.
• Manage network performance and maintaining network security; ensure that physical and logical security procedures are implemented and enforced.
• Manage, troubleshoot, and maintain Host Based Security System (HBSS) servers, clients and packages and hardening new or upgraded HBSS servers and required applications using applicable tools.
• Maintain the Government’s service applications software, including Microsoft Exchange, Collaboration at Sea (Lotus Domino), Sametime chat, Persistent Chat, Domino web mail, Seaport, and C2PC, WSUS and Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Server.
• Perform cybersecurity artifacts development and maintenance (logical and physical drawings of associated architecture and proposed upgrade planning).
• Configure/troubleshoot cryptographic devices (e.g., KG-175, KG-250, KG-250X KG-175D, and KV-7/SV-7); this includes carrying and managing cryptographic keying material (keymat) and associated devices as needed during travel and while at the assigned Contractor work location.
• Perform Configuration Management (CM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) aligned process development for service delivery management.
• Develop, review and update operational and technical documentation (e.g. standard operating procedures, desktop guides, flowcharts, etc.).
• Perform Inside plant support for NSA Bahrain Building 260 and various other Government owned buildings on NSA Bahrain or outlying annexes; this includes the movement of data boxes and troubleshooting/ repair of fiber optic and copper cable infrastructure for classifications ranging from UNCLASSIFIED to SCI, and coordination with applicable Program(s) of Record (POR) as required for Cybersecurity compliance and overarching modernization efforts.

• US Citizenship with Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI access
• U.S. passport

Education

• High school degree

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in this field
• Security +

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working in server rooms or data centers (cool environments, noise from equipment)
• Extended or irregular hours during incident response (including nights or weekends)
• Travel to alternate work sites or secure locations (depending on role)
• Occasional work in server rooms or network spaces.
• Exposure to cooler temperatures and constant background noise from equipment.
• Hands-on interaction with hardware (servers, switches, racks) when needed.
• Office or secure facility with controlled access (e.g., badge or clearance-required areas).

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Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.

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