Cyber Analyst (Network Sys Admin) - Junior

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Network & Systems Administrator to support Air Combat Command (ACC) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. This role supports Air Force Sensitive Compartmented Information (AFSCI) network environments and enterprise IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support local AFSCI Network Administration (formerly JWICS), supporting all SCIFs and subordinate units.
• Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, workstations, and network systems supporting classified operations.
• Support all aspects of network service management to include user support, performance management, account management, security management, and fault management.
• Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot local base AFSCI network IT and network requirements, to include the following: Hardware and firmware updates, encryption devices, data networks, network drops, and network devices such as switches, routers, VoSIP, and firewalls.
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of network switches, TACLANES, routers, computer data circuits, hardware installations, VOIP, DVTC, and related apparatus and peripherals required to network infrastructure.
• Administer network IP address space, domain name system (DNS), dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure.
• Provide technical solutions, including but not limited to, copper and fiber into a heterogeneous, manageable system for new and existing AFSCI network customers.
• Administer network IP address space, domain name system (DNS), dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure.
• Perform help desk support of IT systems.
• Provide technical solutions, guidance, and expertise for a variety of software and hardware taskings, including installation, removal, maintenance, configuration management, and restoration for all systems-based Enterprise Core Services.
• Support implementation of RMF (Risk Management Framework) and Zero Trust principles.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Candidate must meet all DOD 8140 code 462 Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) requirements for installing, configuring, maintaining and securing IT hardware & software.
• Experience in enterprise network infrastructure and troubleshooting, systems administration (Windows/Linux environments).
• Familiarity with network protocols, infrastructure, and system administration.
• Familiarity with virtualization, cloud computing, and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple domains.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Associate’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR a 2 additional years of network or systems administration experience (total 5 years).
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of experience in network administration, systems administration, or related IT/ISR support roles, with recent experience within the last 2 years.
• Required Certifications: Must meet DoD 8140.02 / DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Requirements Appropriate DCWF role alignment (e.g., Cyber Defense Analyst, ISSO, Network or Systems Security roles).
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, IC GovCloud), familiarity with RMF, continuous monitoring, and security control assessments, experience supporting ISSO, Systems Administrator, or Network Security functions, familiarity with IC ITE architecture and Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) knowledge of Zero Trust architecture implementation.

Benefits

• Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan.
• 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave.
• Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and receive a performance discretionary bonus.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $58k to $87k. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process.