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Sr Military Systems Specialist

  • West Lincoln, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 3, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Lead · 12+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Apply by
Oct 1, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The specialist will serve as a lead system administrator, providing Tier II/III support, network troubleshooting, and firewall management. They are also responsible for configuring training environments and delivering technical instruction to military personnel.

Job details

Description Acting as the Lead System Administrator and secondary system administrator for NET development and instructor, supporting technical instruction and lab environment configuration Performing Tier II/III help desk and systems administration support while serving as the lead for network troubleshooting, switch configurations, routing, and enterprise firewall tickets Conducting sysadmin testing, supporting operational fielding events, and executing quarterly security patches and baseline updates FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING Requirements Bachelor’s degree or completion of formal Military/DOD intelligence, communications, or information technology training 12 plus years experience in a directly related system administration, network engineering, or technical instructional role supporting U.S. military C5ISR, tactical, or intelligence systems Demonstrated experience serving as a Lead System Administrator to include overseeing enterprise and tactical IT infrastructure, server/workstation baselines, user administration, and Tier II/III technical support and escalation Direct, hands-on experience assisting in the configuration of training environments and the preparation and delivery of technical instruction to military operators and administrators Demonstrated experience leading enterprise network troubleshooting, including layer 2/3 switch configurations, routing resolution, firewall rule updates, and the management and resolution of enterprise network tickets Experience ensuring operational compliance with system accreditation baselines and security controls Direct experience serving as a designated DTA, including coordinating, executing, and logging secure cross-domain file transfers in accordance with DoD and NSA security policies and directives Demonstrated experience executing system administration testing and operational fielding support, including test procedure execution, user acceptance testing, quarterly security patching, IAVA implementation, and baseline update releases Ability to manage privileged access and system administration responsibilities for classified systems in accordance with DISA STIGs, DoD regulations, and service component directives Possess CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification Desired Skills Demonstrated research and analytical skills Strong oral and written communication skills, including drafting reports, technical artifacts, and delivering program briefs to both contractor and Government leadership 15 plus years experience supporting the TCAC PoR Clearance Information SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL with CI POLY ELIGIBILITY Travel Requirements 15+ days per year, TBD by contract requirements About Us Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients. SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

What you’ll do

The specialist will serve as a lead system administrator, providing Tier II/III support, network troubleshooting, and firewall management. They are also responsible for configuring training environments and delivering technical instruction to military personnel.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent military training and at least 12 years of experience in system administration or network engineering. A Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph eligibility is required.

Benefits

  • Medical plan
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life insurance
  • Vacation paid time off
  • Sick paid time off
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

  • Network Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • System administration
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Switch configuration
  • Routing
  • Enterprise firewall
  • Technical instruction
  • C5ISR systems
  • Security patching
  • DTA
  • Cross-domain file transfers
  • DISA STIGs
  • DoD 8570.01-M
  • IAVA implementation
  • Operational fielding
  • User acceptance testing
  • Network engineering
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Time Off Management
  • Technology Solutions
  • IAT Level II Certification
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Analytical Skills
  • Research
  • Accruals
  • Technical Support
  • Management
  • Communication
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Information Technology
  • Security Controls
  • System Administration
  • Firewall
  • Leadership
  • Help Desk Support
  • Innovation
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Network Engineering
  • Scientific Studies
  • Security Policies
  • Network Routing
  • Security Clearance
  • Coordinating
  • Investigation
  • Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
  • Counter Intelligence Polygraph (CI Clearance)

Job areas

  • Technology
  • Security & Safety
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Engineering
  • Software
  • Quality Systems Specialist
  • Military Specialist
  • Armed Forces Occupations, Other Ranks
  • Special Forces
  • Military-only occupations

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