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Network System Administrator I with Security Clearance
Targeted Solutions LLCColorado Springs, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid role offers you the chance to architect, design, and analyze critical government network infrastructure, providing invaluable support to defense agencies and developing your expertise in secure systems. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical acumen and a desire to contribute to vital national security initiatives. Don't miss this opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and impactful environment.
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Network/System Administrator (Net/Sys Admin) I REQ: 26-J-0229 The primary function will be to organize, install, and support government organization’s computer systems, including
local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data
communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require
participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization’s infrastructure. This
position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems. This
position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD)
agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The
position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special
Access Program (SAP) activities. Performance shall include: • Ability to operate under supervision
• Execute day to day management and operations of systems and networks
• Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system
security and system operations/performance functions and metrics
• Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly,
yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating
Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
• Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management
(SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
• Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
• Working technical competency in one or more of the following supported 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
• Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g., SE
Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL
database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security. Experience:
• 1 - 3 years related experience Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years) Certifications:
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for
Information Assurance Technician Level I within 6 months of the date of hire. Security Clearance: • Top-Secret Clearance
• Current clearance as defined in the Task Order
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph Other Requirements:
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange
Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data
backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they
relate to assessments and authorization
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 network environments/systems
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network
administration
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. BENEFITS: We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.
local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data
communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require
participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization’s infrastructure. This
position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems. This
position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD)
agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The
position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special
Access Program (SAP) activities. Performance shall include: • Ability to operate under supervision
• Execute day to day management and operations of systems and networks
• Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system
security and system operations/performance functions and metrics
• Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly,
yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating
Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
• Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management
(SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
• Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
• Working technical competency in one or more of the following supported 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
• Toolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g., SE
Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL
database security, and Apache/IIS Web server security. Experience:
• 1 - 3 years related experience Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years) Certifications:
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for
Information Assurance Technician Level I within 6 months of the date of hire. Security Clearance: • Top-Secret Clearance
• Current clearance as defined in the Task Order
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph Other Requirements:
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange
Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data
backup technologies to include communication security (COMSEC) integration
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they
relate to assessments and authorization
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2 network environments/systems
• Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network
administration
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. BENEFITS: We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.
Skills
Oracle
SQL
SQL Server
Apache
Microsoft Office
VMware
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