Network Administrator

ISPA Technology, LLC; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Health, vision, and dental coverage

PTO and paid holidays

401(K) with company match

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

ISPA Technology, LLC in Honolulu seeks a Network Administrator to support a DoD VDI environment for ~275 users. You will maintain network availability, performance, and security while ensuring STIGs and ATO compliance, reporting to the IT Site Lead and collaborating with the Network Engineer.

Responsibilities include configuring VLANs, ACLs, routers, switches, VPNs, and SDN awareness; performing maintenance, backups, and capacity planning; and supporting Tier 2/3 incident resolution and DoD

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in IT or related field with 5+ years DoD/government IT experience.
• Experience with enterprise networking, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers.
• Knowledge of STIG/RMF and vulnerability management; ACAS scanning proficiency.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification required (e.g., Security+ CE).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to support DoD cyber requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Configure VLANs, ACLs, routing, QoS, and other network services.
• Perform maintenance, firmware updates, backups, and health checks.
• Monitor performance and connectivity; document topology and IPAM records.
• Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support for network-related incidents.

Skills

Network administration

Enterprise networking

STIG/RMF/ACAS

IAT II

Cisco networking

VPNs

Education

Associate degree in IT

High School Diploma + 5+ years exp

DoD 8570/8140 IAT II

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper

ACAS/Nessus

SolarWinds

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Network Administrator to support the network infrastructure for a DoD virtual desktop environment serving approximately 275 users in the Honolulu, HI area.

Reporting to the IT Site Lead and working closely with the Network Engineer, this role is responsible for maintaining network availability, performance, and security while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, STIGs, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) standards.

Key Responsibilities

Network Operations & Administration

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Configure and manage VLANs, ACLs, routing protocols, QoS policies, and other network services.
• Perform routine maintenance, firmware updates, configuration backups, and hardware health checks.
• Monitor network performance, bandwidth utilization, and availability; resolve connectivity and performance issues.
• Maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM) records, and device inventories.
• Support reliable network connectivity for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) users.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implement and maintain DISA STIG compliance on network devices.
• Support vulnerability scanning and remediation activities using ACAS/Nessus and approved DoD tools.
• Enforce network security policies, segmentation, access controls, and port security requirements.
• Monitor network activity and logs for potential security incidents and coordinate escalation when required.
• Support audit logging, POA&M remediation efforts, and ATO compliance activities.

Support & Documentation

• Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support for network-related incidents and service requests.
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to resolve complex issues.
• Support network upgrades, maintenance windows, change management activities, and capacity planning efforts.
• Maintain SOPs, configuration records, and other technical documentation.
• Support exercises and operational requirements that may require extended hours.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • High School Diploma plus 2 additional years of relevant experience (5+ years total) and at least one technical certification may be substituted.
• 3+ years of network administration experience in a DoD or government IT environment.
• Experience with enterprise networking technologies including switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent enterprise networking platforms.
• Knowledge of STIG implementation, RMF, vulnerability management, and ACAS scanning.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification required (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification.
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN) and network automation concepts.
• Experience supporting SIPRNet, NIPRNet, or other classified DoD network environments.
• Familiarity with eMASS and DoD cybersecurity documentation processes.
• Experience supporting military exercises or operational environments.

WhyChoose ISPA Technology?

• Competitive salary packages with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Generous PTO allotment and 11 paid holidays.
• Robust life and disability insurance options.
• 401(K) with company match, for your future.
• A culture of recognition and rewards for your contributions.
• Opportunities for relocation and professional development.

This is a fast-paced and impactful position where your expertise will directly contribute to meeting criticalGovernment customer requirements. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values efficiency, precision, and collaboration.