Network Administrator (Senior-Level)

I Link Communications Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Relocation reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Link Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Administrator to join our Orlando team, focusing on secure, high-availability enterprise networks for government clients.

You will lead network design, deployment, and optimization across Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco ACI platforms, while collaborating with cybersecurity teams and stakeholders to meet RMF/NIST requirements.

Qualifications

• Eight (8+) years of experience administering enterprise network environments.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required (or equivalent).
• IAT Level II certification or higher per DoD 8570/8140.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, maintenance, and security of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Serve as primary technical resource for complex networking issues and escalations.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and storage networking environments.
• Analyze network performance and implement optimization improvements.
• Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity operations.
• Mentor junior network and systems administrators.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Leadership

Documentation

Mentorship

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

Aruba OS

Cisco ACI

NetApp storage

Fibre Channel

Job 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”.

Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022 certifications; CMMC Level 2 certification; and CMMI Maturity Level 3 appraisals for both Services and Development.

Link Solutions is seeking a Network Administrator (Senior-Level) to join our team in Orlando, FL.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead administration, maintenance, optimization, and security of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for complex networking issues and escalated troubleshooting efforts.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and storage networking environments.
• Administer Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco ACI networking technologies.
• Analyze network performance, identify optimization opportunities, and implement improvements.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives and network technology refresh projects.
• Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity operations.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement security controls, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network and systems administrators.
• Interface with vendors and Government stakeholders regarding network technologies, support, and lifecycle management.
• Support enterprise storage networking solutions, including NetApp, HPE SAN technologies, and Fibre Channel environments.
• Conduct capacity planning and long-term infrastructure strategy development.
• Support audits, inspections, accreditation efforts, and cybersecurity compliance activities.

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

Compensation Range

• $100,000 - $130,000 annually
• Full-Time (Monday-Friday)

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

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Eight (8+) years of experience supporting, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise network environments.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
• Advanced expertise with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco ACI technologies, including routing, switching, wireless networking, and network architecture design.
• Experience leading Tier III network troubleshooting, performance optimization, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Experience implementing and maintaining network security controls in accordance with DoD, NIST, RMF, or other federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience supporting enterprise storage networking technologies, including NetApp, HPE SAN, and Fibre Channel environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading network technology refresh projects, capacity planning efforts, and long-term infrastructure strategy development.
• Experience developing network architecture documentation, technical standards, operational procedures, and configuration management processes.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery planning, business continuity operations, and high-availability network environments.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior administrators and engineering staff.
• Experience supporting government or enterprise-scale networks and collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or advanced networking certifications.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) environments.
• Extensive experience with Cisco ACI, enterprise wireless networking, and network architecture design.
• Experience with NetApp storage solutions, HPE SAN technologies, and Fibre Channel networking.
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems and high-visibility customers.
• Experience mentoring junior administrators and leading technical initiatives.
• Strong project planning, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Information

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 reimbursement incentive, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.