Junior Network Administrator — Firewall & Network Ops

Alesig Consulting LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alesig Consulting LLC is seeking a Network Administrator to support local NECs, focusing on reliability and timely issue resolution. The role collaborates with NEC personnel to maintain secure network operations.

The position requires on-site work with standard hours, on-call/off-hours support, and rapid response to hardware or software incidents. Qualifications include an Interim Secret Clearance and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Active Interim Secret Clearance at the time of employment start.
• CCNA certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Juniper network devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Firewall Administration: configure and maintain firewalls and policies in line with STIGs.
• AAA Administration: manage user profiles, DACLs, and authentication settings.
• Networking Equipment Administration: configure routers/switches, manage configs, upgrade firmware.
• Network Access Control Administration: manage VPN configurations and ACLs, review logs.

Skills

CCNA certification

Interim Secret Clearance

Security CE certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Juniper network devices

Job description

Alesig Consulting LLC is seeking a Network Administrator to support local NECs, focusing on reliability and timely issue resolution. The role collaborates with NEC personnel to maintain secure network operations.

The position requires on-site work with standard hours, on-call/off-hours support, and rapid response to hardware or software incidents. Qualifications include an Interim Secret Clearance and relevant certifications.