Network Administrator (Senior-Level)

Link Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Link Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Administrator to join our team at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. You will manage enterprise network infrastructure, oversee routing, switching, wireless, and security, and ensure mission-critical availability.

This role requires DoD security clearance, IAT Level II, CCNP, and experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba equipment. You will lead modernization initiatives and mentor junior staff while aligning with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience in enterprise networks.
• IAT Level II certification or higher (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• CCNP certification required.
• Extensive experience with Cisco, Juniper and Aruba equipment.
• Experience leading modernization and troubleshooting efforts.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and secure enterprise network infrastructure.
• Lead complex networking issues and escalated troubleshooting.
• Design and support routing, switching, wireless, and security solutions.
• Monitor performance and implement reliability improvements.
• Mentor staff and collaborate with stakeholders to improve service delivery.

Skills

IAT Level II

CCNP

DoD networks

Network gear

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

JNCIS-ENT

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Job description

• Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

Company Description

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always".

We are certified in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022; CMMC Level 2 certified; and appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking a Network Administrator (Senior-Level) to join our team at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required
• IAT Level II certification or higher required

The Network Administrator (Senior-Level) will support the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) headquartered at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Supporting one of the Army's premier aviation and missile readiness organizations, this role will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for the administration, optimization, security, and modernization of enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations.

This position provides technical leadership across routing, switching, wireless networking, network security, and infrastructure management. The successful candidate will support critical network services, technology modernization initiatives, cybersecurity compliance requirements, and operational readiness across a complex enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba networking technologies and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, implement infrastructure improvements, and support highly available enterprise environments.

This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute directly to Army aviation modernization initiatives while supporting systems and technologies critical to mission success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, optimize, and secure enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex networking issues, escalated troubleshooting efforts, and operational support activities.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and network security solutions utilizing Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba technologies.
• Monitor network performance, analyze utilization trends, and implement improvements that enhance reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead network modernization, technology refresh, and infrastructure enhancement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with systems administrators, cybersecurity personnel, engineers, and Government stakeholders to resolve technical issues and improve service delivery.
• Support network security initiatives, vulnerability remediation activities, and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Perform capacity planning, disaster recovery support, and continuity of operations activities.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to network and IT support personnel.
• Support training initiatives to ensure users and technical staff understand available network resources and capabilities.
• Support infrastructure modernization and digital transformation initiatives across the AMCOM enterprise environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Compensation Range:

• $80,000 - $100,000
• Full-Time (Monday-Friday)

Several factors influence final compensation, including relevant experience, technical expertise, certifications, education, and applicable contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Eight (8+) years of experience supporting, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise network environments.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Extensive experience supporting Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba networking equipment.
• Experience managing enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and network infrastructure technologies.
• Experience leading complex troubleshooting efforts and network modernization initiatives.
• Baseline Certification required within six (6) months of hire if not already obtained.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, IT Service Management, or a related technical discipline.
• JNCIS-ENT Enterprise Routing & Switching Specialist certification.
• Microsoft certification supporting Windows 10, Windows 11, or Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administration.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) environments.
• Experience supporting Army aviation, enterprise infrastructure, or modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems and high-visibility customers.
• Experience with Knowledge Management initiatives, process improvement, or operational documentation development.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience mentoring junior administrators and leading technical initiatives.

Additional Information

This position is contingent upon the successful award of the government contract and the completion of all contract negotiations. As part of our recruitment efforts, candidates may be interviewed and evaluated prior to award; however, any offer of employment is contingent upon contract award, funding availability, and customer approval.

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc.is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.