Network Administrator (TS/SCI Poly)

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a Systems Administrator with a TS/SCI Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Ft. Meade, MD. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROJECT The DarkStar Group's team conducts R&D and prototyping of new CNO capabilities for our customer. The work involves Vulnerability Research, Exploit Development, CNO tool development and enhancement, and infrastructure support (DevOps) for access operations. Platforms involved include iOS, Android, MacOS, Linux, Windows, and other environments. This is some of the most impactful work in the Intelligence Community, with the new capabilities developed by this team getting rapidly deployed and into the hands of users. One of the best things about this project is the customer. They give Engineers huge latitude in choosing programming languages and technologies, and they encourage exploration of new tech. There is almost no distinction here between blue-badgers and green-badgers: the team is highly-competent, and the Branch and Section Leads do an excellent job of shielding the engineers from any organizational politics. This team regularly needs Vulnerability Researchers, Exploit Developers, CNO Tool Developers, Reverse Engineers, and other types of technologists. While roles open and close, the program Lead's attitude is "find us good people; we'll find good places for them". Work on this program takes place in various locations at and around the Ft. Meade, MD area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer). THE ROLE The DarkStar Group is seeking a CITE Facility Administrator to execute spanning five key disciplines: Network Management Network Design/Architecture Network Systems Engineering Network Installation/Maintenance Information Systems Security Engineering The DarkStar Group is seeking experienced Network Managers/Administrators with Radio Frequency systems and components familiarity who are capable of reliably executing the following responsibilities: Consult and coordinate with external organizations to resolve network, system, server, or other development and test infrastructure issues Identify and select IT products, tools, services, and infrastructure components for development systems Strategize/design/select architectures and procedures required to solve complex infrastructure problems Develop/contribute to/evaluate technical proposals for changes to CITE facility networks Install and customize as necessary HW and/or SW components into development and test infrastructure computer systems and networks Maintain computer system and network HW or SW, including UPS network Manage, monitor, and control networks Troubleshoot networks, computers, and peripheral devices to isolate causes of failures/issues Conduct site surveys for IT installations Validate testing and quality assurance of development and test infrastructure systems Analyze infrastructure problems to determine technical solutions Identify new and existing products, technologies, and/or architectures to solve design, development, and test problems Perform high-level design, specifying system and component performance and interface requirements Translate conceptual designs into technical specifications Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, configure, and improve development and test infrastructure equipment Perform all life cycle support: HW, SW, firmware, and configuration upgrades or modifications to currently installed development and test infrastructure equipment Effect repair and modification of HW components to include micro-soldering to replace components, repair traces to keep systems/devices in operating condition, and facilitate reverse engineering efforts The specialized skills required for this highly complex role include: Understanding the architecture/topology of SW/HW/networks, including WANs/CANs/LANs, telecommunication systems, their components, and associated protocols and standards Configuring, managing, and sustaining development and testing network infrastructure and computer systems Comprehension of the theory, design, and implementation of network architectures Applying concepts, principles, theories, and methods for designing, development, evaluating, testing, and securing development and testing infrastructure networks Monitoring and maintaining applications within an IT environment Expertise in the concepts, principles, theories, and methods for network connectivity (e.g. routing, switching, and IP addressing) Maintaining awareness of new, emerging, and evolving technology, tools, and trends applicable to mobile/RF development and testing infrastructure networks requirements Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of telecommunications, including their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they integrate with one another (e.g. transmissions, switching, routing management) Experience in the design, implementation, and operation of telecommunications systems Familiarity with the specifications, uses, and types of security hardware and software options Understanding of the concepts and principles of computer security Using the principles and key elements of Configuration Management to plan, manage, or document the implementation, modification, or integration of systems Implementing, configuring, and sustaining computer/network security solutions (e.g. encryption, firewalls, anti-virus rule sets, and intrusion detection/prevention systems) Planning, coordinating, and administering the installation, testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and software systems Maintaining systems inventory, non-attributable systems matrix, and rack/elevation/room drawings Implementing safety protocols Required Skills 10 years of IT experience, including Windows and Linux Network Administration experience a BS (or 15 years of experience without a degree) About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries; 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents; the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision; 100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits; a generously-funded HSA; an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure); the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO; a generous training budget; $25,000 employee referral bonuses; business development / growth incentives; and top notch company swag. We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.