Network Administrator

Network Administrator

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Schedule: Full-time | Onsite

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually

The Opportunity

We are hiring an experienced Network Administrator to support mission-critical federal systems that help protect the nation's homeland security infrastructure.

In this role, you'll take ownership of critical network environments-keeping them secure, available, and performing reliably around the clock. You'll work hands-on with routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN technologies, monitoring platforms, and other infrastructure while helping troubleshoot complex network challenges.

This is an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, Maryland , supporting systems that require 24x7x365 availability .

What You'll Do

• Configure, administer, and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators .
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that support throughput, reliability, and availability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues using firewall logs, switch packet-capture tools, and other troubleshooting resources .
• Partner with cross-functional technical teams when issues require broader support or collaboration.
• Conduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to prepare for growth and changing operational requirements.
• Integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage platforms, and other IT components .
• Manage, monitor, maintain, and secure networks and tenant network segments supporting the transport of network traffic and data.
• Organize, document, and manage the delivery of network load-balancing services .
• Document and manage Internet Protocol (IP) addresses .
• Create and maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies, industry developments, and best practices and recommend appropriate adoption.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior network engineers.

What You'll Bring

• An active Secret clearance .
• U.S. citizenship. Due to contract requirements, dual citizens cannot be considered .
• 7+ years of experience as a Network Administrator or in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with:
• Network configuration and monitoring.
• Firewall configuration, including Palo Alto, Juniper, or similar technologies .
• Network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds and NetCool .
• Ability to work onsite daily in Annapolis Junction, MD , including residing within a commutable distance to support onsite and on-call requirements.
• Willingness and ability to participate in a rotational on-call schedule and meet recall requirements for systems requiring 24x7x365 uptime .
• Ability to move throughout office and data-center environments, including frequent walking, standing, and movement between work locations.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds and perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualification

• DHS Suitability .

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 .