Network Administrator

Ideal Candidate Profile: Seeking a Network Administrator to support and maintain a secure, stable, and high-performing enterprise network environment. This role is responsible for administering and troubleshooting core networking infrastructure across multiple office locations, data centers, and remote access environments. The candidate will responsible for routing, switching, firewalls, VPN connectivity, wireless infrastructure, and network resiliency. This role emphasizes operational discipline, secure network design, structured change management, and reliable service delivery within a government environment.



Job Duties & Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Administration
dminister enterprise routing and switching infrastructure
Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, wireless, and remote access environments
Support hybrid MPLS and SD-WAN connectivity across multiple locations
Maintain network availability, resiliency, and performance



Firewall & Secure Connectivity Management
dminister firewalls, VPN solutions, and secure remote connectivity
Implement and maintain network segmentation and access controls
Support secure connectivity for cloud and hybrid environments
Coordinate firewall rule changes and network security updates



Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Monitor network health, utilization, and performance
Respond to outages, connectivity issues, and infrastructure incidents
Perform network troubleshooting across routing, switching, wireless, and VPN environments
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions



Security & Compliance Support
Support implementation of network security controls and standards
Collaborate with the Information Security Office on vulnerability remediation and risk reduction
ssist with logging, monitoring, and audit activities
Support secure configuration and hardening practices



Change Management & Operations
Execute network changes through defined change management processes
Validate planned changes and maintain rollback procedures
Participate in maintenance windows and operational planning
Maintain network documentation and diagrams



Vendor & Carrier Coordination
Coordinate with telecommunications providers and vendors
Support circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalations
ssist with hardware lifecycle and support renewals



Cross-Team Collaboration
Partner with Systems Administration on infrastructure dependencies
Coordinate with End User Services regarding user-impacting network issues
Support Application/Data teams with connectivity and performance needs
Communicate operational risks and system impacts to leadership



Required Qualifications
Experience administering enterprise network environments
Strong knowledge of routing and switching concepts
Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access
Experience troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues
Familiarity with wireless networking technologies
Understanding of structured operational and change management processes



Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Cisco networking technologies
Experience with SD-WAN and hybrid network environments
Experience in government or regulated environments
Familiarity with network monitoring and logging tools
Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST
Relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
bility to manage multiple operational priorities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
bility to work collaboratively across technical teams
Focus on reliability, security, and operational consistency