Junior Network Administrator

Terrestris Global Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking a Junior Network Administrator for the IT Technology Services contract supporting Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR). This role involves monitoring and troubleshooting network devices, ensuring a secure and stable network environment.

This is a remote/hybrid position with responsibilities requiring onsite work in Washington, DC. Ideal candidates have at least four years of networking experience and are authorized to work in the U.S. Outstanding benefits include health, retirement, paid leave, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States permanently without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• Minimum of 4 years of networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network devices for efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot network issues to restore services.
• Support installation and maintenance of network hardware.
• Assist with user support and network performance monitoring.

Skills

Network monitoring

Troubleshooting connectivity issues

Installation and configuration of network hardware

User support

Education

CompTIA Security+ certification

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Network Administrator for the IT Technology Services contract. This project will provide IT service desk, systems, network, and security operations support for Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR), supporting end users, Microsoft infrastructure, and mission‑critical business systems in hybrid work environments. This position is remote/hybrid; candidates must be willing to work on‑site at the Central UNICOR office in Washington, DC when required; work hours are from Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. Travel to remote locations is required. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Typical day

• Monitor network devices and connected systems to ensure computers, routers, hubs, and switches are operating efficiently and reliably.
• Troubleshoot network anomalies and connectivity issues under the direction of the lead Network Administrator to restore service and minimize disruptions.
• Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software to meet operational requirements.
• Assist with network administration activities, user support, and system performance monitoring to help maintain a secure and stable network environment.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States permanently without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• A minimum of four years of networking experience.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ certification can be used to substitute for one year of experience.

Benefits

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work‑life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.