Network Administrator - C4I Support Team

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Network Administrator for a deployable C4I system based in Bahrain. The person joins a small, agile team of support subject matter experts who provide on-site support for system administration, network administration, communications and infrastructure at the garrison and deployed locations. The role is full-time, day shift, requires travel about 25% of the time and cannot be done remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Help customers manage networks and hardware at sites under their command, advising on switches, routers, firewalls, VPN gateways, VoIP phones, VTC and INE devices.
• Write clear technical documentation (technical manuals, test plans, maintenance plans, job aids, capability briefs) and edit it for accuracy, clarity and compliance with government specifications.
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings and operational procedures, and create charts and diagrams.
• Research, collect, analyse and organise technical information, using tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Take part in project, review and validation meetings, maintain trackers and keep inventories of network and communications equipment.
• Serve as subject matter expert for deploying tactical enclaves for exercises or contingency operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or a master's degree with no experience (four additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree).
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Willingness to relocate to the work site for at least one year if not already a resident, with possible additional travel up to 20%.
• Ability to obtain CCNA certification within 90 days if not yet held.

Required skills

• Configuration and troubleshooting of routing, routing protocols, ACLs, firmware upgrades and DHCP.
• Troubleshooting and configuring networks, routers, switches, firewalls, VoIP and connectivity.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

What we offer

• Target salary range of $60,001 - $100,000.
• Possible housing, cost-of-living and relocation allowances in addition to base salary.