Test Engineer I/II - System Administrator

The Newport Engineering Office (NEO) is seeking a Test Engineer to be a System Administrator to support the networks, systems, and user environments used for the development and deployment of simulators designed by NEO. This position is based on-site at the Newport Engineering Office in Middletown, RI.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a team environment to maintain the Unclassified Information System (UIS) network, ensuring the Sim/Stim engineering group has reliable access to the tools and resources required for simulator development. Responsibilities include implementing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) controls, performing regular system patching, and supporting overall system health.

In addition, the selected candidate will provide regular system patching and troubleshooting support for simulators located within the Classified Information Systems (CIS) environments in Groton, CT. Travel between Newport, RI and Groton, CT will be required approximately twice per month.

This is an opportunity to work with a diverse group of engineers engaged in technically challenging projects for the US Navy. The Sim/Stim System Team has a strong reputation for producing quality products within a small corporate office that is committed to employee growth and advancement as a key success of the group.

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-5 years of relevant experience with maintaining & administrating Windows workstation/servers, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• Experience with maintaining & administrating RHEL workstation/servers, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Familiarity with firewall administration, access control lists (ACLs), and security policies.
• Experience with enterprise-level VPN solutions (IPSec, SSL VPNs).
• Ability to perform packet capture and analysis using tools like Wireshark or tcpdump.
• Experience with implementing or maintaining DISA STIGs
• Experience with hypervisors such as Hyper-V
• Experience with Agile software development using Jira
• Experience with version control software such as Git
• Current or previous Secret (or higher) clearance

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Good communication, written and verbal
• Good with multi-tasking
• Proficient understanding of VLANS, routing, and networking, concepts
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills