Overview
DNI is seeking a qualified Network Administrator candidate to support the U.S.
Air Force (USAF) at Langley AFB (Ryan Center) in Hampton, VA.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will function as a technical subject matter expert on Air Operations Center
(AOC) Network Administration for an information processing organization that provides field
level support for AOC operations.
Tasks and responsibilities include:
Provide operational, training, mentoring, and technical assistance for installation,
configuration, and maintenance of communications systems and networks supporting the
AOC Weapon System.
• Install, operate, maintain, administer, and manage AOC Weapons System network
infrastructure, data links and systems to ensure services are operational and available
with minimal interruption.
• Monitor and control networks, available bandwidth, and hardware/software resources.
• Activate circuits, execute end-to-end troubleshooting for circuit and network outages, and
coordinate with external entities (such as theater J6s, AOC sites and NOSCs) as required.
• Maintain audiovisual processing/distribution equipment and infrastructure.
• Analyze, manage, and perform maintenance on Classified and Unclassified unit-controlled networks/network segments IAW DoD, USAF, and SPO policies.
• Implement and enforce national, DoD, and USAF security policies to protect networks
from internal and external threats (including perimeter security system (PSS), boundary
security system (BSS), and Information Server Environment (ISSE) guard as required).
• Work with other unit Network Administrators to ensure standardization among AOCs.
• Install, configure, upgrade security hardware, and perform security intrusion assessments,
in coordination with cybersecurity professionals.
• Monitor C2 system network capabilities and limitations.
• Configure network hardware and software to specifications.
• Assist with development and evaluation of training plans, and training related to AOC
network administration.
• Provide Ryan Center communication infrastructure support.
• Provide on-site support to research and development efforts relating to the AOC Weapon
System and/or C2 system integration, operation, and testing in support of trouble ticket
resolution as well as test and exercise events. Support will be on an ad hoc basis and may
require OCONUS/CONUS travel.
• Provide subject matter expertise, when required by the Government, at meetings
regarding network administration issues.
• Provide trouble ticket management, coordination, and resolution as a member of a global
AOC/C2 system help desk.
• System/Equipment Supported.
The Contractor shall be responsible for supporting the
following equipment, in addition to any equipment added to the AOC baseline or
included in variations:
o Cisco 5K, 7K, 9K, and 45XX series distribution switches
o Cisco 3750, 3850, and 9300 or newer access switches
o Solarwinds Toolkit
o Netapp Fiber Channel
o Cisco UCS and Flexpod architecture
o Boundary Security System
o Cisco 3900 series external and internal routers
o Palo Alto Firewall
o ASIM Intrusion Detection System.
o Physical and Virtual secure LAN/WAN transport technologies (Taclanes, VPNs,
IPSEC Tunnels, GRE, Guards, etc)
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS, NX-OS, VMware Networking, and NetApp FC storage
networking.
• At contract start, contractor shall possess certification(s) in accordance with DoD Manual
8570.01-M (or its replacement), commensurate to IAT LVL II as well as at least one
Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, or Cisco CCIE certification.
• Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high-performance team
environment.
• Highly desired: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of three
(3) years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in network administration positions.
At least three (3) years of experience must be on Air Force owned/operated networks.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
• This position requires US citizenship and current TOP SECRET Security Clearance with
SCI eligibility. We can work candidates who do not have a TS but must have a SECRET
at start of work and be eligible for TS.
• This position requires ability to travel as required.
EQUIPMENT and MACHINES:
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.), and/or other industry-specific
equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work may involve sitting for extended periods. May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of manufacturing and military sites or facilities
where necessary.
