Network Administrator with Security Clearance

OSAAVA Services; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

OSAAVA Services is building a mission-focused network team to support the 53rd Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida. The role requires hands-on experience designing and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, with expertise in Cisco routers, switches, and firewall platforms, and Windows Server environments.

Active Top Secret clearance is required, with TS/SCI preferred. This is an on-site, full-time position; candidate must be able to work in a DoD environment and support secure network operations.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application.
• 3–7 years hands-on design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure.
• Proven experience configuring Cisco routers, switches, and firewall platforms.
• Proficiency with Windows Server environments including AD, DNS, DHCP, and GP.
• CompTIA Security+ — IAT Level II compliant required at application.
• DoD/U.S. Air Force or equivalent federal IT environment experience.
• On-site work at Eglin AFB, FL.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure for 53rd Wing.
• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Manage Windows Server environments including AD, DNS, DHCP, and GP.
• Maintain firewall rules, ACLs, VLANs, and segmentation configurations.
• Monitor performance, diagnose complex issues, and apply fixes.
• Ensure STIG, DISA and DoD security policy compliance.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity on RMF compliance and hardening.
• Maintain network documentation and change logs.
• Provide Tier II/III network support; escalate as needed.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

5+ years network experience

Cisco routing/switching

Firewall administration

Windows Server / AD DNS DHCP

GPO / Group Policy

Security+ IAT II

DoD/USAF environment

Troubleshooting across layers

Education

CCNA or Cisco certification

Tools

Cisco ASA/FortiGate/Palo Alto

Job description

Eglin AFB, Florida | 53rd Wing Support Contract | Full-Time | On-Site | Salary: $80,000 – $90,000

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret — TS/SCI Preferred

ABOUT OSAAVA SERVICES

OSAAVA Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Space, Cybersecurity, and IT Service Management for the U.S. government and defense community. We support mission-critical programs where performance isn't optional — and we build teams that reflect that standard.

POSITION OVERVIEW

OSAAVA Services is seeking a Network Administrator to support the 53rd Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida on a full-time, on-site basis.

This is a hands-on, technically demanding role for a professional who has designed, implemented, and maintained enterprise-level network infrastructure in DoD or similarly complex environments. The right candidate brings deep experience with Cisco networking equipment, firewall administration, and Windows Server environments — and can operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused setting where network availability directly impacts operational readiness.

This is not a helpdesk or junior systems administrator role. We are looking for someone who has built and sustained infrastructure, not just supported it.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• — Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level LAN/WAN network infrastructure supporting 53rd Wing operations
• — Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and firewall platforms in classified and unclassified environments
• — Manage and maintain Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• — Administer and maintain firewall rule sets, ACLs, VLANs, and network segmentation configurations
• — Monitor network performance, diagnose complex connectivity and infrastructure issues, and implement corrective actions
• — Ensure all systems remain compliant with STIG requirements, DISA standards, and applicable DoD security policies
• — Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel on vulnerability remediation, RMF compliance, and system hardening
• — Maintain comprehensive network documentation, configuration records, and change management logs
• — Support lifecycle management of network hardware, servers, and endpoint systems
• — Provide Tier II and Tier III network infrastructure support; elevate complex issues appropriately

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• — Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application
• — 3–7 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure
• — Proven, documented experience configuring and administering Cisco routers, switches, and firewall platforms in a production environment
• — Proficiency with Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• — CompTIA Security+ — IAT Level II compliant — required at time of application
• — Experience working in a DoD, U.S. Air Force, or equivalent federal IT environment
• — Strong troubleshooting skills across network hardware, infrastructure, and systems layers
• — Ability to work on-site at Eglin AFB, FL full-time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• — TS/SCI clearance
• — CCNA or equivalent Cisco certification
• — Experience with firewall platforms including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent
• — Experience with STIG implementation and RMF/ATO compliance
• — Familiarity with ITSM and ticketing platforms including Remedy and ServiceNow
• — Prior support of USAF Wing-level operations or comparable DoD command environment
• — Experience with endpoint management tools including MECM/SCCM
• — Experience with network monitoring tools including SolarWinds, Splunk, ACAS/Tenable
• — Experience With TACLANE Or Other Cryptographic Network Equipment
• — Familiarity with Nexus switching environments and data center network technology

WHY THIS ROLE

The 53rd Wing at Eglin AFB is one of the most operationally significant test and evaluation commands in the Air Force. The network infrastructure supporting it is mission-critical — and the person maintaining it matters.

This role puts you inside a dynamic DoD environment where your technical decisions have direct impact on operational readiness. You will not be managing a helpdesk queue. You will be owning infrastructure that cannot go down.

OSAAVA Services is a veteran-owned firm that understands the clearance landscape, the pace of DoD environments, and what it takes to place the right people in roles that matter. When you work with us you are not a submission. You are a professional we stand behind.

BENEFITS

• — Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• — 401(k) with company match
• — Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays
• — Professional development and certification support
• — Life and disability insurance

Please Note: OSAAVA Services is accepting resumes for anticipated future openings for this position. This is a talent pipeline posting and does not represent an immediate vacancy. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available.