Junior Network Administrator: Mission-Critical Ops, On-Call

ECS; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Pocatello, ID is seeking a Junior Network Administrator to join our office team. You will design, implement, and support LAN/WAN networks and assist agents, analysts, and professionals with critical technology in a mission‑critical environment.

The role requires flexibility for shift work and on‑call rotations, including weekends and holidays. Candidates should have relevant network certifications, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to high‑quality technical support.

Qualifications

• Current Top-Secret Clearance; SCI/CI-Poly possible for contract compliance.
• Network+ or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent network certifications.
• 1+ year of experience supporting application personnel.
• Strong problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and precise documentation.
• Experience providing technical support in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with complex LAN/WAN networks.
• Knowledge of failover, disaster recovery, Windows Server 2012.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement complex LAN, WAN, and WLAN network systems.
• Develop specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Assess future needs of statewide education networks and Internet services.
• Monitor and analyze network utilization patterns, including bandwidth.
• Evaluate and integrate new network technologies and maintain awareness of evolving protocols.
• Recommend updates to meet future demands.
• Provide instruction, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members and clients.
• Assist with enterprise network implementations, including hardware and software integration.
• Monitor network performance and execute maintenance and troubleshooting plans.
• Maintain and support network hardware, software, and applications.
• Conduct testing and provide user/administrator training.
• Participate in after-hours maintenance and on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Top-Secret Clearance

Network Certifications

Enterprise network experience

Documentation accuracy

Technical support

LAN/WAN expertise

Failover and DR knowledge

Windows Server 2012 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows Server 2012

Network monitoring tools

DR/Failover tooling

Job description

Everforth ECS in Pocatello, ID is seeking a Junior Network Administrator to join our office team. You will design, implement, and support LAN/WAN networks and assist agents, analysts, and professionals with critical technology in a mission‑critical environment.

The role requires flexibility for shift work and on‑call rotations, including weekends and holidays. Candidates should have relevant network certifications, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to high‑quality technical support.