Jr Network Administrator

We are seeking a Network Administrator with 4+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments for a government client in Ft. Meade, MD.

About the role

This role will be responsible for network infrastructure administration, firewall configuration and troubleshooting, hardware configuration management, and Linux-based systems support. The ideal candidate will have experience with Palo Alto firewalls, network troubleshooting, and systems administration within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure and connected hardware devices.
• Perform configuration management activities for network and infrastructure hardware.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize network connectivity, performance, and security.
• Configure, deploy, and support Palo Alto firewalls, including firewall policy management, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Support initiatives to enable remote service capabilities through firewall technologies and security solutions.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure components and security appliances.
• Provide Linux systems administration support utilizing command-line tools and scripting.
• Assist with the deployment, administration, and future expansion of Trellix server environments.
• Participate in network hardware installation and infrastructure refresh projects.
• Respond to and resolve network outages, connectivity issues, and infrastructure incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure secure and reliable network performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and configuration records.

Requirements

• 4+ years of overall experience and a Bachelor’s degree. Other levels of degrees will be accepted with correlating years of experience.
• Sec+ certification or other DoD 8140 certification.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise firewall environments.
• Experience configuring and supporting Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance (obtained within the last 2 years).

Location

Ft. Meade, MD

Pay

$40–50/hour

Schedule

5:00 AM–1:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:00 PM

Benefits

• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical/leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts (e.g., CompTIA, IIBA).
• Dedicated customer service team and certified Career Coach for consultants.

Military & Veteran Programs

• Military-Friendly Employer: Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for multiple consecutive years.
• DoD Skill Bridge program with multiple pathway options.
• Active partnerships with veteran and military organizations specializing in IT upskilling and certification training.
• Apex Military Network: Internal employee resource group supporting veterans, Guard/Reserve members, and their families.