Network Administrator

Agile Defense; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is hiring a Network Administrator in Fort Huachuca, AZ, responsible for managing the Army-Wide Network Enterprise. This role includes administration, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting network issues while interfacing with various defense agencies.

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or certifications like CEH, GSEC is required, along with at least 2 years of experience. The position mandates on-site work with a focus on maintaining network security and providing technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering or relevant certifications.
• 2 years of experience with BS/BA, 4 years with AA/AS, or 6 years with no degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and administer the Army-Wide Network Enterprise.
• Interface with Remote Network Enterprise Centers for technical assistance.
• Monitor network performance using various tools.
• Provide troubleshooting to solve critical network problems.
• Maintain professionalism during high-stress situations.

Skills

Network protocols maintenance

Experience with Cisco and Juniper devices

Troubleshooting network problems

Use of Wireshark

Network security implementation

Documentation and verification

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related field

Certifications: CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP

Tools

Wireshark

Secure CRT

Appgate SDP

Spectrum

Visio

Job description

Requisition #: 1622

Job Title: Network Administrator

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): One of the following certifications prior to start date: CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP

Job Description

• Analyze and administer the Army-Wide Network Enterprise, providing services to over a million users worldwide for both Unclassified and Classified networks.
• Interface with Remote Network Enterprise Centers (RNEC) and Defense Information Systems Agencies (DISA) throughout the country and provide technical assistance.
• Determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems, using Secure CRT and Appgate SDP.
• Analyze workload, including traffic and utilization using Wireshark. Oversee or provide technical assistance during Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI).
• Monitor network performance using Spectrum and NDFC.
• Provide advance troubleshooting to identify and solve network problems to critical real-world scenarios.
• Maintain professionalism during high stress situations.
• Brief government officials, military personnel, vendors and/or VIPs on current and future Enterprise status.
• Protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats by implementing and maintaining security measures using GAM.
• Review and verify network documentation on DCABs, RFC, FCW. Train personnel on capabilities and troubleshooting on WAN Enterprise.
• Provide research and development on future technology to improve network capabilities.
• Update procedures for installation, operating and maintaining network hardware and software.

Education and Background

Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering OR one of the following certifications prior to start date: CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP

Years of Experience

2 years of experience with BS/BA, 4 years of experience with AA/AS, 6 years of experience with no degree

Required Skills

• Install, configure, and maintain network protocols to routers, switches, and firewalls on Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Must be familiar with protocols to include ACL, BGP, IPv6, NTP, SNMP, Spanning Tree, VPN, VRF. Identify and resolve network connectivity and performance issues.
• Determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems, using Secure CRT and Appgate SDP.
• Update network designs and topology using Visio.
• Analyze workload, including traffic and utilization using Wireshark. Oversee or provide technical assistance during Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI).
• Monitor network performance using Spectrum and NDFC.
• Provide advance troubleshooting to identify and solve network problems to critical real-world scenarios.
• Maintain professionalism during high stress situations.
• Brief government officials, military personnel, vendors and/or VIPs on current and future Enterprise status.
• Protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats by implementing and maintaining security measures using GAM.
• Review and verify network documentation on DCABs, RFC, FCW. Train personnel on capabilities and troubleshooting on WAN Enterprise.
• Provide research and development on future technology to improve network capabilities.
• Update procedures for installation, operating and maintaining network hardware and software.

Working Conditions

• 100% on-site
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Fine motor skills, with the ability to operate keyboards, phones, and controls

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities