Network Administrator

Canvas II, LLC.; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas II, LLC. is seeking an on-site Network Engineer in New Mexico to manage and secure routing and switching across unclassified and classified enclaves.

You will configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper equipment, while coordinating with multiple IT teams to meet mission requirements. The role requires a Secret clearance and DoD certification readiness, with responsibilities spanning lifecycle planning, topology mapping, and STIG compliance to support national defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or substitution as described below.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and monitor network routing and switching equipment across unclassified and classified enclaves.
• Operate and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper networking equipment and operating systems.
• Resolve all network administration support requests and collaborate with other IT shops on cross-area requirements.
• Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for advanced help desk tickets for complex connectivity, port activation, and VLAN issues.
• Organize, cable, and maintain telecom rooms and network cabinets per Air Force standards.
• Research, design, and implement a lifecycle management and hardware replacement plan for all networking infrastructure.
• Update, draft, and maintain accurate network topology maps and diagrams for all networks.
• Ensure network infrastructure remains compliant with STIGs and DoD baseline certification requirements such as Security+.

Skills

Networking hardware

Cisco

Juniper

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage, configure, and monitor network routing and switching equipment across multiple unclassified and classified enclaves.
2. Operate and troubleshoot enterprise-level networking hardware, utilizing hands‑on familiarity with both Cisco and Juniper networking equipment and operating systems.
3. Resolve all network administration support requests and actively collaborate with other IT shops to assist with complex requirements that cross multiple areas of responsibility.
4. Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for advanced help desk support tickets, resolving complex connectivity, port activation, and VLAN assignment issues that exceed Tier 1 capabilities.

Infrastructure and Lifecycle Management

1. Organize, cable, and maintain telecommunications rooms and network cabinets, ensuring all physical infrastructure is brought up to and maintained at current Air Force standards.
2. Research, design, and implement a comprehensive lifecycle management and hardware replacement plan for all networking infrastructure.

Documentation and Configuration Management

1. Update, draft, and maintain accurate network topology maps and physical building diagrams for all supported unclassified and classified networks.

Security and Compliance

1. Ensure all network infrastructure remains fully compliant with current Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
2. Obtain and maintain DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 baseline certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+, necessary to establish and maintain privileged access accounts on both NIPRnet and SIPRnet.

Minimum Education

• IM1 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
• IM2 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.
• IM3 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

Minimum Experience

• IM1- 0 years of experience
• IM2- 0-3 years of experience
• IM3 -3-10 year of experience

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

About Canvas

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.