Field systems representative systems administrator network engineer

Mission: Become the go‑to systems expert supporting Navy air missions at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain PGS systems to ensure peak operational performance.
• Perform Tier 1 and Tier 2 troubleshooting for ground and selected air components, including TACDS networks, CSP, SSP and Minotaur.
• Share operational maintenance responsibilities with Navy counterparts.
• Support real‑time mission execution, troubleshooting system issues during pre‑flight, in‑flight and post‑flight operations.
• Assist with RSM builds, offloads and maintain interoperability between remote and local mission systems.
• Provide rapid anomaly escalation and generate JIRA tickets for SME engagement.
• Execute scheduled corrective and emergency maintenance; conduct monthly security scans on ground‑based systems.
• Implement software patches, upgrades and modifications.
• Install, maintain and upgrade mission‑critical hardware such as Dell servers, Cisco routers, switches, UPS, VoIP and Adder systems.
• Ensure network connectivity by collaborating with NAVAIR, PMW 120, NIWC‑LANT and other mission partners.
• Deliver on‑the‑job training for fleet PGS operators.
• Capture customer enhancement requests and collaborate with developers to drive mission‑valued improvements.
• Provide after‑hours emergency system support to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or associate degree + 4 years specialized experience, or high‑school diploma + 8 years experience).
• 6 years relevant experience (or 4 years with associate degree).
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140‑approved IAT Level II certification within 90 days.
• Experience with Navy P‑3 or P‑8 mission environments (desired).
• Background in configuring, integrating and troubleshooting classified systems and networks.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols, OSI model, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP.
• Proficiency with RHEL/CentOS, Windows Server, AD, DNS.
• Experience with Cisco systems.
• Familiarity with Python, Java, SQL.
• Knowledge of NetApp ONTAP tools.

What You Can Expect:

• Culture of integrity and innovation.
• Flexible time‑off benefit and robust learning resources.
• Competitive compensation (USD 79 000 - 166 000) and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to support critical national security missions.