Systems Administrator

About the role

Bowhead seeks a Systems Administrator to join our team at Naval Surface Warfare Center located at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Support the IT team by responding to users’ requests in the form of email, phone calls, and physical meetups depending on the issue. Grow your IT expertise by learning and working with all kinds of hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage Linux/RHEL and Windows operating systems and install/load operating system software
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity, and configure network components
• Implement enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve application technical issues
• Assist with user account management and security administration
• Support system backups and recovery procedures
• Help maintain system documentation and operational procedures
• Respond to user support requests related to system functionality
• Take ownership of the above tasks, while also continuously looking for other tasks or projects to own or support as new ones emerge
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Four or more (4+) years professional experience in IT or Systems Administration
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Proficiency with Active Directory, GPO creation/troubleshooting, OS deployment tooling, and PowerShell automation
• Strong understanding of system monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational best practices
• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Clear, analytical thinking; driving towards problem resolution
• Fundamental understanding of operating system concepts, system interconnectivity, virtualization, hardware and software management, Active Directory and Group Policy, file systems, client/server interoperability, performance analysis, system vulnerability assessment, remediation and prevention
• Professional and effective communication skills (both verbal and written) between customers, team members, and line management
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision from senior leadership

Nice to have

• Familiar with Navy or DoD environments
• 1–2 years of Linux administration
• Basic knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python)
• Linux+ CE certification
• NMCI administration experience
• NMCI/NAUTILUS Purebred Agent
• SharePoint Administration experience
• SQL Database Administration experience

Security clearance

Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift up to 10–15 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically