Cybersecurity Systems Administrator III

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise system, network, and cybersecurity support to the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) and Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division.
• Ensure reliable, secure, and effective operation of government networks, training systems, and cloud-hosted mission applications.
• Support Navy training environments, combat systems labs, or RDT&E networks, and be familiar with Navy cybersecurity compliance (RMF), network defense-in-depth, and cloud modernization efforts aligned to Fleet operations.
• Manage system performance, availability, and security for mission systems and instructional technology assets.
• Implement DoD and DON cybersecurity policies, RMF controls, and security hardening across systems and networks.
• Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics, and service restoration for training and testing systems.
• Support cloud adoption initiatives and workload migration aligned with Navy cloud strategies.
• Provide technical expertise during configuration changes, lifecycle upgrades, and technology refresh efforts.
• Collaborate with engineers, instructors, and cybersecurity personnel across SCSTC, NSWC Dahlgren, and Fleet stakeholders.

Requirements

• Network Infrastructure: Experience supporting DoD/Navy LAN/WAN environments (classified/unclassified); strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI, VPNs, DHCP/DNS, network diagnostics, and virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Security Expertise (DoD/Navy): Hands-on experience with RMF, eMASS, STIGs, POA&M management, system hardening, firewalls, encryption, and federal data protection standards (PII/PCI/PHI).
• System Administration: Administration of Windows/Linux server and client systems in DoD environments, including troubleshooting, patching, backups, configuration management, and accreditation support.
• Cloud Computing: Experience with DoD cloud models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and environments such as AWS GovCloud or Azure Government, including hybrid/cloud migration support.

Experience Requirements

• DoD 8570/8140 certifications (Security+ CE, CySA+, CASP+, CISSP, CCNA, etc.).
• Experience supporting SCSTC, NSWC, NAVSEA, or other Warfare Center divisions.
• Familiarity with Navy Combat Systems training environments (Aegis, SSDS, GOTS/COTS simulators).
• Knowledge of RDT&E, lab environments, or systems integration facilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with military, civilian, and contractor personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in logistics, business, or relevant field.
• DAWIA Certifications in at least one Acquisition field (or Active PMP Certification may be considered in lieu of this requirement).

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package including:
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Plan with Immediately Vesting Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transportation, Parking)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Performance Recognition & Awards (Spot Bonuses)