Network Administrator
This position will provide daily operational support for network infrastructure, monitoring tools, server systems, and cybersecurity compliance activities. This position requires a strong understanding of DoD network environments, switch maintenance, network monitoring platforms, vulnerability remediation, and technical documentation supporting network performance, availability, configuration management, and security compliance across enterprise systems.
Work Location: On-site in Arlington, VA, Monday – Friday, 6am – 2:30pm; on call and outage response based upon the needs and direction of the customer.
Basic Required Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At start date, must possess an IAT level II certification in ACTIVE status.
- DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification as required by the contract
- Experience with:
- Supporting DoD or federal network environments.
- Using Forescout for network visibility, device identification, or access control support.
- Updating and maintaining network switches.
- SolarWinds network monitoring and alert review.
- DISA STIGs for network devices and Windows servers.
- Supporting STIG implementation, validation, remediation, and documentation.
- Knowledge of:
- Cisco DNA Center/DNAC.
- Cisco switching, VLANs, trunking, port security, routing basics, and network troubleshooting.
- Cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability remediation, and DoD security requirements.
- Ability to create and read technical documentation, network diagrams, and switch configurations
· Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.
· All applicants must have current DoD Secret clearance day one and prior to entry on duty, with the ability to pass an Tier 5 background investigation to up-scope their clearance to Top Secret.
Desired Qualifications and Skills: It is desirable that the candidate have the following qualifications:
· Top Secret/SCI clearance.
· Experience with
o Cisco switches, routers, and enterprise network infrastructure.
o Supporting SIPR/NIPR or similar DoD network environments.
o Change management and incident response processes.
o Creating technical reports, outage summaries, and network status updates.
o Windows Server administration, patching, updates, and basic troubleshooting.
o ACAS/Tenable, SCAP, eMASS, STIG Viewer, or vulnerability management tools.
o Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Windows Server security settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
· Monitor, troubleshoot, and support enterprise network infrastructure within a DoD environment.
· Use SolarWinds to monitor network health, identify outages, review alerts, validate device status, and support network performance reporting.
· Support Cisco DNA Center/DNAC for network visibility, device management, troubleshooting, assurance, and operational monitoring.
· Use Forescout to support device visibility, endpoint identification, access control awareness, and network asset tracking.
· Update, configure, and maintain network switches, including firmware, IOS/software updates, configuration backups, and operational validation.
· Perform troubleshooting for network connectivity, VLANs, switch ports, routing issues, device reachability, and network performance problems.
· Support STIG compliance activities for network switches and Windows servers.
· Apply security hardening requirements in accordance with DoD STIGs, cybersecurity policies, and operational guidance.
· Maintain and update Windows servers, including patching, vulnerability remediation, security configuration, and system validation.
· Assist with vulnerability management, remediation tracking, scan review, and technical corrective actions.
· Document network changes, troubleshooting actions, system updates, and compliance activities.
· Support change management processes and ensure all updates are properly coordinated and approved.
· Work with network engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, ISSOs/ISSMs, and government stakeholders.
· Assist with maintaining accurate network diagrams, asset inventories, and technical records.
· Respond to network outages, alerts, performance issues, and operational incidents as required.
· Additional duties as required
Pay: $75,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Security clearance:
Work Location: In person
