Network Admin III

Position Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments while collaborating with senior engineers on network design and optimization.
• Configure and maintain network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Juniper Networks.
• Monitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues.
• Implement and support core networking technologies including VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and basic network security controls.
• Troubleshoot network incidents across LAN/WAN environments, performing root cause analysis and documenting resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to support network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Travel to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently perform troubleshooting, and provide status updates to Program personnel.
• Support critical activities outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
• The position requires an IAT Level II 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen and have/maintain a valid US passport.
• This position requires an CCNA or JNCIA certification.
• Must be a proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development, and testing methodologies.
• Must have an understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF.
• Must have network traffic analysis, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Must have firewall experience – especially Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.
• Must have experience in UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs.
• Must have hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching, routing (Juniper, Cisco), WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance.
• CCNP or JNCIP Certification.
• Foundation, NSX, vSAN, and Aria Experience.
• Security Clearance Required: Secret.