LinQuest is seeking a Network Administrator Specialist - Associate to support the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) in Ft. Huachuca, AZ.

The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) is responsible for the oversight of all DISA test and evaluation (T&E) within DISA. The mission of the JITC labs at Fort Meade and Fort Huachuca is to enable the successful transition of joint acquisition IT systems from developmental testing to fielding through early and continuous involvement in the program life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes, configures, maintains, and supports internal and/or external networks for the organization.
• Develops and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network configurations.
• Conducts network capacity and performance analysis.
• Recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment. Directs and supports activities of the network control function of the organization.
• Determines service quality levels for network transmission and performance and ensures the established levels are met.
• Troubleshoots network performance issues and recommends corrective actions.
• Identifies and resolves problems associated with server hardware/software and ensures scalability and appropriate integration with other systems.
• Provides technical support and guidance to network users.
• Optimizes the functionality of networks and systems, and diagnoses and recovers failed systems. Ensures appropriate network security measures are in place.
• Responsible for backup or recovery procedures.
• Creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan.
• May be responsible for directing the work of system administrators who provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.
• This labor category may include personnel who provide network administration support in areas where these capabilities may be gained through extensive on-the-job experience, specialized formal Government training, or institutional training and certification.
• On-the-job experience must be in specific IT fields.
• Must possess experience with DoD’s defense in depth architecture; the capabilities associated with the DoD architecture; and IA/CND Policies and Procedures.
• This labor category requires specific training and certification for the IAM, CND Analyst, CND Auditor, and IASAEs.
• This level is intended to coincide with DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM/IASAE and the Contractor must comply with the associated qualification and certification requirements as specified by individual Task Orders.
• Must be familiar with systems administration concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on instructions and pre- established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under immediate supervision.
• Typically reports to a project leader, supervisor, or manager.

Required Experience/Skills:

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Acceptable degree specialties include but are not limited to the following: Information Technology, Mathematics, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, and various engineering and science disciplines.
• Requires an Associate’s degree; or at least 60 semester hours of formal education working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience; or 4 years of experience.
• Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization be substituted for experience but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.
• An active TS/SCI is required to be considered for this position

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

COVID-19 Compliance Guidelines: As a federal contractor, all LinQuest team members may be required to comply with Executive Order 14042- Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which may include mandatory vaccination and ability to provide proof of vaccination status prior to start of employment. Additionally, team members are expected to comply with all safety protocols related to mask wearing and physical distancing while in covered contractor workplaces. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through LinQuest Human Resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.

Licenses & Certifications

• TS/SCI

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)