Cherokee Federal

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Job Description: • Provide IT Network Engineering and System Administration Support for the Office of Maritime Security and National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) Program at the DOT Maritime Administration (MARAD). • Serve as an authoritative resource for MARAD relative to network operations, server and virtualization services, cybersecurity hardening, network development and production. • Direct involvement with MARAD Program Office on all matters related to NSMV network acceptance and testing. • Work closely with MARAD’s Office of Ship Operations to help ensure that MARAD's government owned vessels and shore support establishment are prepared for continuous operations. • Provide network architecture and security expertise to support the system engineering process formally known as the System’s Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux systems across shipboard and shore environments. • Manage Active Directory, including users, groups, GPOs, authentication services, certificates, DNS, DHCP, and related enterprise services. Requirements: • Associate's degree in computer science or related field with 8+ years’ experience in the following areas: • Understanding U.S. maritime industry network best practices. • Experience with maritime/vessel network operations, network development, security and production. • Understanding and familiarity with the U.S. Coast Guard and International Maritime Organization network requirements/policies/resources. • Experience with Maritime network architecture, VM configuration and maintenance, server administration, hardware, software, IT space configuration, and emergency response. • Experience with CISCO networks • Experience administering Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, and enterprise infrastructure services. • U.S. Citizenship is required. • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal • Must have a public trust clearance or higher or be capable of obtaining one. • The Contractor shall comply with all Federal requirements for personnel security in accordance with DOT Order 1630.2B. Benefits: • Medical • Dental • Vision • 401K • Other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.