Network Administrator – Onsite, Secret Clearance

RPMGlobal; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

RPMGlobal is seeking a Network Administrator to maintain health of the organization’s IT network in Ridgecrest, CA. You will work with Sr. Network Engineers to monitor, upgrade, and support network infrastructure, hardware, and connectivity.

The role requires US citizenship, a Secret clearance with T5, and on-site work. Cisco experience, Windows/Security+ readiness, and after-hours availability are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• High school diploma/GED plus 10 years of experience, or AA/AS/Technical school plus 4 years of experience.
• Must be able to be granted a Secret security clearance with a T5 investigation and maintain one for the duration of employment.
• Must be able to work onsite - This position is not remote work eligible.
• Experience with Cisco products including routers, switches, wireless, and other products is essential.
• Windows Operating System and Security+ required within 6 months of start date to comply with DoD 8140.
• Must be willing and able to work after hours/weekend support for patching and maintenance as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and able to liaison with outside agencies and ability to work independently.
• Possess professionalism, courtesy, high moral character, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks to ensure security and performance.
• Analyze, isolate, and resolve network, data, and wireless issues.
• Use approved configuration management (STIGS) when configuring networking equipment.
• Run cable through varies areas and setup new ports.
• Assist Sr. Network Engineers with maintaining network infrastructure, routers, switches, iOS updates and patches.
• Install and support of LANs, WANs, network segments, VLANS, Internet, and intra-net systems.
• Upgrade, install and troubleshoot networks, networking hardware devices and software.
• Serve as primary support for emergency outages, scheduled outages, and other emergent IT situations.
• Maintain inventory of network equipment and parts as well as documentation of network configurations.
• Recommend and schedule repairs to the LAN/WAN.
• Be able to work as a team with other cross functional teams to achieve goals/projects.
• Provide implementation support for projects and new services.
• Be able to follow policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cisco routers

Cisco switches

Wireless networks

Security+

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree / technical school

Tools

STIGs configurations

Job description

RPMGlobal is seeking a Network Administrator to maintain health of the organization’s IT network in Ridgecrest, CA. You will work with Sr. Network Engineers to monitor, upgrade, and support network infrastructure, hardware, and connectivity.

The role requires US citizenship, a Secret clearance with T5, and on-site work. Cisco experience, Windows/Security+ readiness, and after-hours availability are essential for this position.