Network Administrator

About the Company

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. The company has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, CFD Research operates laboratory facilities and headquarters there, with additional offices and labs in Dayton, Ohio; Hollywood, Alabama; and Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company, appraised at CMMI Level II for Services, and is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, operating, troubleshooting, and securing enterprise networks, with expertise in Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, automation, and compliance. This role requires a highly capable engineer who can serve as a technical lead for network modernization, resolve advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 issues, and support Zero Trust initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure across classified and unclassified environments.
• Administer and optimize network deployments.
• Support routing and switching operations, including OSPF, VLANs, STP, and enterprise segmentation.
• Perform advanced root cause analysis and resolution of complex network incidents affecting mission-critical operations.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, patching, and lifecycle refresh efforts with minimal operational impact.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, implementation plans, and technical documentation.
• Automate network configuration, compliance, and deployment tasks using scripting and templating tools.
• Implement and maintain CMMC compliant network configurations across enterprise devices.
• Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives through posture assessment, profiling, policy enforcement, and access control.
• Manage enterprise-scale switch provisioning and configuration standardization efforts.
• Monitor network health, availability, and performance using enterprise management tools.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, systems, and external organizations to support network changes and vulnerability remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 6+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure in a DoD, federal, or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting lifecycle management for Juniper and Cisco network devices.
• Experience applying and maintaining CMMC compliance across network devices.
• Experience leading technical training, mentoring junior staff, or serving as a team SME.
• Experience with network automation using scripting, templates, or similar tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues across multi-site or large-scale environments.
• Experience producing technical documentation, including diagrams, SOPs, and engineering procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in operationally sensitive, mission-critical environments.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting on-premises and off-premises fiber optic infrastructure, including fiber patching.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture.
• Experience supporting classified network environments.
• Experience with network audits, IP space analysis, traffic shaping, and address management.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and employer matching 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Company paid leave, compensation time, and parental leave.
• Long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
• Performance appraisals twice a year with annual pay increases based on corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.
• Group and individual bonuses for exceptional performance.

Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level.