Senior Network Administrator
Core
Design, implement, and operate network infrastructure across classified and unclassified environments to ensure resilience, security, and mission-readiness for defense and commercial air operations.
Role type
Senior Network Administrator (Infrastructure & Security)
Builds
Routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and secure network architectures
Domain
Defense / Cybersecurity / Network Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Network hardware configuration (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless), Network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs), Network security controls (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, SSL/TLS inspection), Incident response coordination, SIEM integration, Network monitoring and performance analysis, Network lifecycle management (design, deployment, maintenance)
Preferred skills
Classified environment administration (DoD/IC), CMMC/NIST compliance knowledge, Cloud networking (M365 GCC High), Network automation (Ansible, Python)
Technologies
Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Wireshark, tcpdump, Splunk, ArcSight, Ansible, Python
Responsibilities
Install and maintain network hardware across LAN, WAN, and multi-domain environments; Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity issues; Design and implement network segmentation and routing architectures; Manage network security controls and coordinate with cybersecurity teams; Support incident response for network outages; Maintain system health via patching and log integration; Plan and execute network upgrades and migrations; Produce uptime reports and support government audits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
