Senior Network Engineer
Astrion
- Location
- Onsite (Eglin Air Force Base, Florida)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
Astrion seeks a Senior Network Engineer to serve as the principal technical authority for information systems operations and cybersecurity within classified DoD environments. The role involves leading security control design, vulnerability management, and mentoring engineering teams to ensure mission success.
Skills
System Administration
Cybersecurity
Information Assurance
DISA STIGs
Windows Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
PowerShell
Python
DNS
DHCP
TCP/IP
Vulnerability Management
Incident Response
Configuration Management
Network Engineering
Leadership
Full job details
Overview
System Administrator
LOCATION: Eglin AFB
JOB STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI
CERTIFICATION: 8140
TRAVEL: 5%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator for the 782nd Test Squadron located at Eglin AFB, FL.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Top Secret Clearance. US Citizenship required.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field preferred; extensive experience may substitute for education with government approval.
- DoD 8140 compliance required; Security+ mandatory.
- Mastery of DISA STIGs, SCC, STIG Viewer, Host Base Security System, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution.
- Recognized industry leader with a proven track record of innovation and impact in system administration, cybersecurity, and information assurance.
- Extensive experience supporting classified, mission-critical environments within DoD or equivalent organizations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS environments, Windows Domains, Group Policies, PowerShell, Python, DNS, DHCP, TCP, UDP, Layer 2/3 networking.=
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
- Outstanding communication, customer interaction, and presentation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- CISSP, CASP, or equivalent highly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the principal technical authority for information systems operations, cybersecurity, and information assurance, setting standards and guiding teams across the organization.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security controls for real-time, standalone, and networked systems in classified environments.
- Direct vulnerability management, incident response, and risk mitigation strategies for complex, multispectral test facilities.
- Evaluate, select, and integrate emerging technologies to advance mission capabilities and support dynamic test programs.
- Architect robust configuration management and change control processes, ensuring traceability and integrity of system changes.
- Oversee Certification & Accreditation, audit, and compliance programs, leveraging advanced tools such as DISA STIGs, SCAP Compliance Checker, and STIG Viewer.
- Mentor and develop engineering and IT teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Develop and implement strategies for the evolution and growth of automation hardware and software infrastructure.
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