Network Administrator

Canvas; Holloman (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas is seeking a Network Administrator (Tier 1/2) to manage, configure, and monitor routing and switching across unclassified and classified enclaves. You will work hands-on with Cisco and Juniper devices and operate as the Tier 2 escalation for complex connectivity issues.

The role covers infrastructure lifecycle management, including cabling telecom rooms, designing replacement plans, and maintaining topology maps.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise networking hardware and OS.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity and VLAN issues.

Responsibilities

• Network routing and switching management across unclassified and classified enclaves.
• Tier 2 escalation for complex tickets.
• Lifecycle planning and documentation updates.
• Ensure STIG compliance and DoD certification requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Network Administrator (Tier 1/2)

Network Operations and Support

• Manage, configure, and monitor network routing and switching equipment across multiple unclassified and classified enclaves.
• Operate and troubleshoot enterprise-level networking hardware, utilizing hands-on familiarity with both Cisco and Juniper networking equipment and operating systems.
• Resolve all network administration support requests and actively collaborate with other IT shops to assist with complex requirements that cross multiple areas of responsibility.
• 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

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

Documentation and Configuration Management

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

Security and Compliance

• Ensure all network infrastructure remains fully compliant with current Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• 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