Systems / Network Administrator

Global Science & Technology, Inc. (GST) supports the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) used to publish NASA announcements of research solicitations, manage the subsequent proposal submissions, and support the peer review activities (). The Systems / Network Administrator position supports the daily operations the NSPIRES system and the NASA Research and Education Support Services (NRESS II) contract office network and VPN.

The position has been approved for a Hybrid telework (majority) and in-person position. Candidates must be local to the DC metro area and able to attend in-person meeting in Crystal City, VA when required.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams with candidates required to be on camera.

Primary Duties :

• Support, configure and secure, high-availability Cisco networks
• Perform periodic vulnerability audits using industry standard application suites such as Nessus and Acunetix
• Implement, test and maintain system security controls, audit mechanisms, incident response capability, and monitoring of intrusion sensors and audit logs.
• Perform network troubleshooting using tools such as Capsa and Nessus
• Apply Patches and monitor status of systems and take action to avoid outages, remediate problems or adapt to changing client demands.
• Maintain and update baseline documentation
• Work with Cisco vendors to manage support contracts and refresh network components when needed
• Develop and document network security policies, procedures, and baseline configurations
• Architect, deploy, and maintain a resilient Cisco network infrastructure ensuring 99% uptime.
• Execute vulnerability assessments and implement remediation plans within defined service contracts
• Managevendor relationships, including contract reviews and firmware upgrade coordination
• Provide monthly network performance and security compliance reports to leadership
• Manage weekly / monthly scan schedule, tic keting integration, and remediation verification

Required Education / Experience / Skills :

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.

Compensation

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Definitions : If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.

Please note, effective 5 / 7 / 2025, that as part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.