Network Administrator III (Boundary)

INODE INK; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Office Support Stipend

Training and Tuition Plan

401K Safe Harbor IRA with 3% Employer

Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

INODE is seeking an experienced Network Security Administrator III to lead the management, configuration, and optimization of boundary devices such as firewalls, routers, and switches for the JBSA Lackland AFB contract. The role requires active DoD Top Secret clearance and IAT II certification, and is a full-time, on-site position.

You will provide expert troubleshooting, monitor traffic for threats, and ensure compliance with DoD security standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain DoD clearance.
• Active Top Secret clearance and IAT Level II or higher.
• 7+ years of network administration with security experience.
• Experience with Palo Alto technologies and boundary devices.
• Strong documentation and audit skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead management, configuration, and optimization of boundary network devices.
• Provide SME-level troubleshooting for complex network issues.
• Monitor boundary traffic for security threats and ensure perimeter integrity.
• Install, configure, patch, and harden IDS/IPS, firewalls, load balancers, and proxies.
• Perform security audits and maintain thorough configuration documentation.
• Lead DCO and DODIN operations on the JBSA Lackland AFB environment.

Skills

US Citizenship

Top Secret Clearance

IAT Level II certification

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCNSA certification or equivalent

CompTIA Security+ CE

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

IDS/IPS systems

Network monitoring tools

DOD boundary protection tooling

Job description

INODE is a leading information technology (IT) professional services Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, business intelligence, and data science services for federal, state and local organizations. We are seeking an experienced Network Security Administrator III to lead the management, configuration, and optimization of boundary network devices such as firewalls, routers, and switches in support of the USAF on an IT Support Services contract. The Network Security Administrator III will provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues to ensure robust and secure network perimeter operations. This is a salaried position, full-time, onsite at the JBSA Lackland AFB.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Active IAT Level II or higher certification
• Available to work onsite Monday-Friday Swing Shift 15:00-23:0 CT
• Lead the management, configuration, and optimization of boundary network devices such as firewalls, routers, and switches
• Perform as a SME in Palo Alto technologies
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of complex network issues to ensure robust and secure network perimeter operations
• Oversee the monitoring and assessment of boundary network traffic for potential security threats
• Ensure rigorous compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements by conducting detailed security audits and maintaining comprehensive documentation of network configurations and security measures
• Install, monitor, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, harden, maintain, and operate intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, load balancers, and web proxies to protect AFNet resources from both internal and external threats according to DoD security standards
• Perform complex analytics on boundary protection systems to protect system assets from compromise, data loss, and other requirements
• Perform DCO and DODIN operations

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of experience in network administration
• 5+ years of experience with network security
• 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto routers
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) certification or modern equivalent (Network Security Professional OR Next-Generation Firewall Engineer required
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher required
• Experience with enterprise DOD boundary protection and CSSP operations
• Able to assess infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions
• Experience with network monitoring and management using an automated solution
• Extensive experience with security as it pertains to network architecture, desktops, laptops, servers, firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
• Solid customer service and communication skills are critical as well as the ability and willingness to communicate effectively and appropriately in an empathetic and understanding manner
• High attention to detail
• Superb documentation skills
• Self-motivated to continuously grow skillset and stay at the forefront of technology evolution

At INODE, we know that employees who are valued, involved, and both encouraged and supported to grow are what drives our success. As such, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Monthly Office Support Stipend
• Training and Tuition Plan
• 401K Safe Harbor IRA with 3% Employer Contribution and Profit-Sharing Options
• Complimentary Financial Advisement
• Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Benefits Advocate Access
• 11 Paid Holidays per Year
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military, Bereavement, and Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Sponsorship
• Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
• Employee Referral Program
• Cash Bonus Incentives for Business Growth

++Final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, certifications and/or experience. Hiring at the maximum range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued compensation growth.++