Network Technical Services Support

Relocation: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. At United Launch Alliance (ULA), the Network Administrator 3 serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the enterprise network infrastructure. This role provides advanced support and expert-level troubleshooting across complex LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, performance, and scalability.

The Network Administrator 3 leads the implementation of network enhancements, supports critical infrastructure initiatives, and drives resolution of escalated technical issues. Working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and engineering partners, this position contributes to the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure, resilient network solutions that align with organizational objectives, operational requirements, and industry best practices. Through proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and strategic planning, the role helps ensure the network environment remains robust, efficient, and capable of supporting ULA’s mission-critical operations.

Bachelor

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university

Four years of directly related exempt work experience may be used to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement

Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting, administering, and optimizing enterprise-class network environments

Comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles, including routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, Quality of Service (QoS), and multicast technologies

Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networking solutions

Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues in fast-paced, mission-critical environments

Experience supporting high-availability, multi-site network architectures, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational continuity

Strong understanding of network security concepts, industry best practices, and defense-in-depth methodologies

Advanced expertise with dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP, within enterprise and large-scale network environments

Proficiency administering enterprise switching platforms, including Cisco technologies and related network ecosystems

Hands-on experience managing next-generation firewalls and security appliances, such as Palo Alto Networks and Cisco ASA solutions

Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing network monitoring and diagnostic tools, including Wireshark, NetFlow, packet capture utilities, and performance analysis platforms

Experience implementing and supporting secure connectivity solutions, including IPsec VPNs, SSL VPNs, remote-access services, and site-to-site network communications

Ability to perform full lifecycle management of network infrastructure, including configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, patching, and hardware refresh activities

Working knowledge of enterprise monitoring and management platforms such as SolarWinds for proactive network visibility, alerting, and performance optimization

Exceptional documentation and technical communication skills, with the ability to create and maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, standard operating procedures, and change management records

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and technical leadership to support organizational objectives and continuous infrastructure improvement initiatives

Exposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS)

Experience supporting VoIP, unified communications, or QoS design

Knowledge of automation or scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell) for network tasks

Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees

Flexible work environments

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. E-Verify Participation poster ( English / Spanish ) and Right to Work Poster ( English / Spanish ).

A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted

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