Network Administrator

Science Applications International Corp.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. seeks a Tier II Network Administrator to support the NORAD and NORTHCOM network enterprise onsite in Colorado Springs. The role plans upgrades, hardens the digital environment, and maintains a dispersed network across North America.

You will ensure reliable operations, stability, and security of voice, data, and critical services while managing daily infrastructure tasks and user connectivity support in a dynamic, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years experience, or a high school diploma with 7+ years in network ops.
• CCNA or Juniper certification.
• Security+ per DoD 8570/8140.
• Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade/Foundry OS.
• Inline network encrypting technologies knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with Cisco IOS, IP routing protocols, long haul transport, network test equipment and NSA type 1 encryption devices.
• Solid skills with LAN/WAN operations.
• Troubleshooting and analytic/diagnostic skills with good communication.
• Layer 1 and Layer 2 experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
• Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLANs, Port Security, Thin Configs).

Skills

Cisco IOS

IP routing protocols

WAN/LAN ops

Network security best practices

Troubleshooting

Layer 1/2 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma with 7+ years experience

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper JUNOS

NSA encryption devices

LAN/WAN test equipment

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking aTier II Network Administrator to support the NORAD and NORTHCOM network enterprise solution onsite in Colorado Springs. This position will help plan and implement upgrades, harden the digital environment, and operate and maintain a dispersed network across the north American continent. The network administrator ensures reliable operations, stability, and security of the organization’s voice, data, and critical services.

The Network Administrator will ensure the daily operation and maintenance of a dispersed network that provides services from the user distribution layer through a dispersed core. A firm understanding of routing and switching technologies along with security implementation and best practices will be used daily. This role manages daily infrastructure tasks, monitors performance bottlenecks, and supports end-users with connectivity issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidate must be familiar with Cisco IOS, IP routing protocols, long haul communication transport, network test equipment and NSA type 1 encryption devices.
• Must have solid technical skills and experience with a variety of network protocols, software, and hardware involved in LAN and WAN operations.
• Troubleshooting and analytic and diagnostic skills, along with good communication.
• Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
• Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN’s, Port Security, Thin Configs).

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree + 3 years’ experience or High School Diploma is required and 7 + years of experience. At least 3 years of experience must be in Network Administration or similar field.
• CCNA or Juniper Certification.
• Must have a current Security+ required by DoD 8570 / 8140.
• Must have a current Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of Inline Network Encrypting technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience dealing with military and government customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education.
• Clearance: TS/SCI.
• Cisco classes or certification(s), familiarity with IP Multicast, Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling Standards, DoD cryptographic equipment (e.g. TACLANE) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
• Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
• CCNP or equivalent Juniper Certification.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.