Network Administrator (On-site / Clearance Required)

DLS Engineering; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program with company match

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Network Administrator in Montgomery, AL. The role requires active Secret Clearance and focuses on network traffic analysis, system monitoring, and automation scripting. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with routers and hold IAT-II certification. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with network equipment installation and configuration.
• Intermediate understanding of Enterprise network architectures.
• Must possess IAT-II certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and simulate network traffic.
• Monitor system utilization and report anomalies.
• Escalate complex network issues as needed.
• Develop scripts for task automation.
• Document workload activities for auditing.

Skills

Installing routers

Troubleshooting network issues

Automation scripting

Monitoring system utilization

Education

IAT-II certification

CCNA certification

CCNP certifications

Tools

Routers

Load balancers

Job description

Network Administrator (On-site / Clearance Required)

Location: On-site at Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Hours: Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Salary Range: $67,000 – $72,000 depending on experience

DLS Engineering is hiring multiple full-time technical positions to support the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Gunter Annex in Montgomery, AL. These on-site roles support the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) in defending and operating the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN).

A day in the life as Network Administrator:

• Analyze and simulate network traffic to aid in problem resolution or to test updated configurations in virtual or physical lab environments.
• Monitor system utilization and circuit bandwidth then report anomalies to Government team leads.
• Escalate complex network issues to Senior Network Administrators.
• Develop, execute, modify or remove scripts to assist in automation of tasks, as possible.
• Review and document all workload activities per incident or change request to eliminate re-work or for auditing/investigation purposes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches.
• Intermediate level understanding/experience with Enterprise network architectures and configurations is highly desired.
• IAT-II certification (required).
• CCNA certification (preferred).
• CCNP Collaboration, CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Service Provider certifications (preferred but not necessary).

About DLS Engineering

DLS is an engineering firm with 30 years of Federal Government contracting experience. Our small business efficiencies coupled with a commitment to excellence allow us to provide reliable solutions with integrity for our nation's most critical defense and national security priorities.

Other information

• We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer a generous paid time off package.
• DLS is an E-Verify company.
• DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability.
• We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
• Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.