Network Administrator

McBride International; Ogden, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

McBride Consulting is seeking a Network Administrator to support the Training Division (LMOC) at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. The role covers system and network administration for classified and unclassified environments, plus security and lifecycle support for DoD programs.

You will work with government leadership, provide help desk support, oversee VMware, cabling, and system upgrades, and ensure availability, integrity, and reliability of IT infrastructure in a highly secure setting.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Must have and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Education & Experience: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in the DoD, or 7+ years total with 5+ in the DoD.
• Experience with DoD programs and lifecycle readiness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration for LAN, WAN, web, and communications in classified and unclassified environments.
• Support network security for command and control systems.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of government IT services and cabling.
• Perform VMware server administration and high-availability solutions.
• Develop and implement system upgrades to ensure availability and reliability.

Skills

Network administration

DoD experience

VMware

Security awareness

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

VMware

LAN/WAN

DIACAP/RMF

Job description

McBride Consulting is seeking aNetwork Administratorto support the Training Division (AFLCMC/WNR) at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. The WNR Division serves as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition, and sustainment authority, delivering comprehensive and mission-critical support to the war-fighter. The division supports a broad portfolio of Air Force systems including Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Air Combat Training, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, and Combat Survivor Evader Locatersystems. The division also provides ongoing support to depot-level sustainment efforts, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and partners across the U.S. Army, Navy, PACAF, ACC, AFMC, and AETC.

This role specifically supports the Live Mission Operations Capability (LMOC) program. LMOC enables real-time weapon modeling and automated data delivery for live training and debrief environments, enhancing training fidelity, density, and effectiveness across mission planning, execution, reconstruction, and review.

Responsibilities:

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, the Senior Network Administrator provides expert-level technical support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with planning, execution, and decision-making throughout the acquisition life-cycle.

The Network Administrator will perform a wide range of duties supporting both classified and unclassified systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functional areas:

System and Network Administration

Provide system administration support for LAN, WAN, web, and communication systems across classified and unclassified environments

Support network security for command and control systems

Provide classified communication venues for product teams to discuss sensitive requirements, designs, and system shortfalls

Assist with assessment, development, implementation, management, maintenance, and administration of LANs, electronic messaging services, telecommunications infrastructure, and government IT services

Perform VMware server administration, including high-availability server solutions

Assist with installation of communications cabling, including CAT5 and fiber cabling

Plan, coordinate, install, and analyze government-furnished computer systems

Develop and implement system upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of IT infrastructure

Conduct analysis of system usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, and hardware/software performance

Application and Help Desk Support

Assist with development of web-based IT equipment management systems and government software applications

Provide help desk support, including management of IT trouble tickets

Support user access to government acquisition and life-cycleapplications such as ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, DSAMS, and related systems

CyberSecurity and Certification Support

Develop documentation and artifacts required to certify classified and unclassified network systems

Support DIACAP or RMF certification efforts for classified and unclassified infrastructure

Review proposed system and software designs for security risks and usability

Advise government leadership on system security shortfalls and improvement areas

Systems Integration and Analysis

Resolve integration issues between new systems and existing infrastructure

Monitor emerging technologies to recommend effective solutions

Perform systems analysis for project tracking systems

Support IT and communications systems including network infrastructure, wireless systems, and voice systems

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance:Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance

Education & Experience: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience in the respective discipline, including 3 years in the DoD, OR

• 7 years of directly related experience, including 5 years in the DoD
  

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills

Experience in information systems technology and computer science

Background in business systems

Proficiency with LAN/WAN environments and VMware server administration

Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks

Familiarity with DIACAP or RMF processes

Knowledge of government IT applications including ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, and DSAMS

Interpersonal Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience supporting DoD personnel and cross-functional teams

Ability to manage help desk operations in a classified environment

Additional Information

Work Schedule:On-site

Travel:Less than 10%

• 401(k)
• Dentalinsurance
• Healthinsurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referralprogram

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.