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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # high-impact Mid-Level System Administrator (Network & Simulation Support) - **Company:** Cortina Solutions - **Location:** Panama City, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Control List, Agile Methodology, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Document Management Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Integrated Development Environments, Networking Hardware, Multicasting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Forensics, Network Interface, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Simulation, Network Switches, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Juniper, Ethereal, Information Technology, Network Support, Modeling and Simulation, Devsecops, Cisco - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/mid-career-sys-admin-panama-city-fl--23ead327-e666-4886-b9ff-9ab4c4fae5dc ## About the Role 3-7+ years of relevant civilian or military network and system administration experience. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other relevant field of study (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience). Network-focused Computing Environment (CE) certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Juniper, or CompTIA Network+). Strong hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting managed network switches, routers, VLAN structures, and routing protocols. Direct experience handling network interface controls and implementing network configuration changes within classified/unclassified lab environments. CompTIA Security+ certification. Active DOD Secret clearance., Advanced degree in a relevant field of study. Direct experience working within or leading SWIL/HWIL environments, tactical systems, or Navy/DoD simulation and experimentation labs. Experience with multicast routing, network traffic analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark), or network monitoring software. Experience applying network-level DISA STIGs or managing access control lists (ACLs) in a secure DOD environment. Experience working within a DOD DevSecOps or Agile-based development environment., Access Control, Agile Programming Methodologies, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Community Development, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Firmware, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), DoD Secret Clearance, Document Management, Government, Government Contracts, High Throughput, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Juniper Networks Product Family, Laboratory, Military, Multicast, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Management Software, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Simulation, Network Support, Network Switching, Network Systems, Network Traffic Analysis, Professional Services, Routing Protocols, Simulation, Switching Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Testing, United States Department of Defense (DoD), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Wireshark (Ethereal) ## Description Job Description Cortina Solutions is seeking a high-impact Mid-Level System Administrator (Network & Simulation Support) to support the execution of a complex contract supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). You must be ready to own your technical domain, managing network devices, interface controls, and routing/switching architectures that shape the future of naval warfare technology. The ideal candidate will be expected to execute with Excellence, serve with Integrity, and approach every engineering problem with a drive to Get Things Done. The Mid-Level System Administrator provides technical network and infrastructure administration support for Department of the Navy information systems, ensuring continuous connectivity, high throughput, and operational readiness. This role focuses heavily on configuring and maintaining the robust simulation networks needed to support Modeling & Simulation (M&S) operations. Responsibilities include configuring network switches and routers, setting up and managing VLANs, managing interface control documentation, and executing approved configuration changes across the simulation environment. 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