Network Monitoring Support

Role Title: Network Administrator

Role Overview Join our defense team supporting the critical Space Domain Awareness mission at the 19th Space Defense Squadron (19 SDS). In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize mission-critical communication lines, local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), and specialized COMSEC infrastructure. Your work directly enables real-time data flow between 19 SDS and the global Space Surveillance Network (SSN), supporting the warfighter around the clock.

Key Responsibilities Network Operations & Administration: Perform daily setup, maintenance, and monitoring for NIPRNet and SIPRNet infrastructure to guarantee network availability, throughput, and operational readiness.

Hardware & Infrastructure Support: Implement Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs and Computer Network Defense (CND) requirements. Physical Layer & Cable Maintenance: Install, terminate, test, and repair copper and fiber-optic cabling. Maintain rack configurations, grounds, power routing, and peripheral hardware.

Incident & Change Management: Utilize NIPR/SIPR REMEDY accounts under the Change Management role to track, isolate, and resolve network outages or degradation promptly.

Facility & Systems Support: Assist with public address (Bogen TPU250) system configurations and liaise with DISA and base infrastructure teams regarding upgrades, facility mods, and future integration efforts.

Basic Qualifications Education & Experience: High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1–3+ years of experience in network administration, system operations, or contractor support environments.

Security Clearance: U.Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance (or demonstrated eligibility for immediate TS/SCI readmission).

Hands-on experience maintaining LAN/WAN systems, Cisco/Juniper routing and switching equipment.

Proficiency in physical cable installation, fiber optic repair, and cable management standards.

Ability to support mission-essential operations, including 24/7/365 emergency on-call response for critical system outages.

CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).

Familiarity with the Space Surveillance Network (SSN), satellite catalog operations, or USSF/USSPACECOM environments.

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