NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR II

About the role

The Marvin Group is a strategic partner for global alternate mission equipment and sustainment. Located in Southern California near Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group comprises Marvin Engineering, Marvin Test Solutions, and Marvin Land Systems. Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament test equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure network switches (Aruba, HP, Cisco)
• Monitor and maintain network switch performance
• Assist with switch configuration and upgrades
• Manage IDF installations and cable organization
• Troubleshoot technical issues with escalated tickets
• Configure and maintain network protocols (VLAN, STP, LACP)
• Firewall support and basic routing configuration
• Document network configurations and topology
• Collaborate on network security compliance

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in network administration or a similar role
• Strong expertise in LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switch installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Aruba, HP, and Cisco switches, including CLI-based configuration (VLAN, STP, LACP, trunk/access ports, port security, etc.)
• Ability to perform switch provisioning, firmware upgrades, and advanced configuration tasks via command line interfaces (SSH/console)
• Experience working with fiber cabling, including terminating, connecting, and troubleshooting fiber links between switches and patch panels (LC/SC connectors, SFP/SFP+ modules)
• Experience with network firewalls and basic routing concepts
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques
• Knowledge of IDF installation, structured cabling standards, labeling, and cable-management best practices
• Understanding of network security principles, including 802.1X, NAC, and access control policies
• Experience with SSO technologies (Okta) and multi-factor authentication (2FA) solutions
• Strong documentation skills for network topology, patching, fiber mapping, and switch configurations
• Resourceful, with strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 5+ years of relevant network administration experience
• Professional certifications such as Cisco, Aruba Certified Switching Associate, or equivalent are highly preferred

Skills

• Hands-on experience in network administration or a similar role
• Expertise in LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switch installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Aruba, HP, and Cisco switches
• Experience with fiber cabling and network firewalls
• Strong documentation skills
• Problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Base Salary Range (Inglewood only): $75,000 to $86,250

Schedule

Not specified

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in network administration or a similar role
• Strong expertise in LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switch installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Aruba, HP, and Cisco switches, including CLI-based configuration (VLAN, STP, LACP, trunk/access ports, port security, etc.)
• Experience working with fiber cabling, including terminating, connecting, and troubleshooting fiber links between switches and patch panels (LC/SC connectors, SFP/SFP+ modules)
• Experience with network firewalls and basic routing concepts
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques
• Knowledge of IDF installation, structured cabling standards, labeling, and cable-management best practices
• Understanding of network security principles, including 802.1X, NAC, and access control policies
• Experience with SSO technologies (Okta) and multi-factor authentication (2FA) solutions
• Strong documentation skills for network topology, patching, fiber mapping, and switch configurations
• Resourceful, with strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 5+ years of relevant network administration experience
• Professional certifications such as Cisco, Aruba Certified Switching Associate, or equivalent are highly preferred