Network Administrator, Journeyman

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, we directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom.” As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years.

About the role

This position supports the Training Division (AFLCMC/WNR) at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. The WNR Division serves as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition, and sustainment authority, delivering comprehensive and mission-critical support to the warfighter. The division supports a broad portfolio of Air Force systems including Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Air Combat Training, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, and Combat Survivor Evader Locater systems. It also provides ongoing support to depot-level sustainment efforts, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and partners across the U.S. Army, Navy, PACAF, ACC, AFMC, and AETC.

This role specifically supports the Live Mission Operations Capability (LMOC) program. LMOC enables real-time weapon modeling and automated data delivery for live training and debrief environments, enhancing training fidelity, density, and effectiveness across mission planning, execution, reconstruction, and review.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration support for LAN, WAN, web, and communication systems across classified and unclassified environments
• Support network security for command and control systems
• Provide classified communication venues for product teams to discuss sensitive requirements, designs, and system shortfalls
• Assist with assessment, development, implementation, management, maintenance, and administration of LANs, electronic messaging services, telecommunications infrastructure, and government IT services
• Perform VMware server administration, including high-availability server solutions
• Assist with installation of communications cabling, including CAT5 and fiber cabling
• Plan, coordinate, install, and analyze government-furnished computer systems
• Develop and implement system upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of IT infrastructure
• Conduct analysis of system usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, and hardware/software performance
• Assist with development of web-based IT equipment management systems and government software applications
• Provide help desk support, including management of IT trouble tickets
• Support user access to government acquisition and life-cycle applications such as ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, DSAMS, and related systems
• Develop documentation and artifacts required to certify classified and unclassified network systems
• Support DIACAP or RMF certification efforts for classified and unclassified infrastructure
• Review proposed system and software designs for security risks and usability
• Advise government leadership on system security shortfalls and improvement areas
• Resolve integration issues between new systems and existing infrastructure
• Monitor emerging technologies to recommend effective solutions
• Perform systems analysis for project tracking systems
• Support IT and communications systems including network infrastructure, wireless systems, and voice systems

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience in the respective discipline, including 3 years in the Department of War (DoW), OR 7 years of directly related experience, including 5 years in the DoW
• DoW 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
• Active Secret security clearance (must have and maintain)

Qualifications

• Experience in information systems technology and computer science
• Background in business systems
• Proficiency with LAN/WAN environments and VMware server administration
• Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks
• Familiarity with DIACAP or RMF processes
• Knowledge of government IT applications including ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, and DSAMS
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting DoW personnel and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage help desk operations in a classified environment

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay

Competitive salary

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off and holidays