Network Infrastructure Administrator 43515

Cherokee Nation; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health, part of Cherokee Federal, seeks a Network Infrastructure Manager to oversee design, deployment, and security of the IT network. You will monitor availability, troubleshoot issues, and enforce policies while supporting multi-server environments and upgrades.

Required or preferred CCNA/CCDA and Security+ certifications, plus strong networking knowledge. Public Trust clearance support and veteran-friendly policies apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Network Administration preferred, not required.
• Cisco CCNA and/or CCDA, and Security+ certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of network management and security.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware/software/network issues.
• Expertise in IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, and Ether-Channel bonding.
• Excellent communication and technical support skills.
• Knowledge of network logs and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and secure IT networks.
• Plan, model, design, and coordinate network infrastructure.
• Ensure network availability to authorized users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, hardware, and software issues.
• Enforce network policies, monitor access, and optimize performance.
• Report on network status and performance.
• Support multi-server environments (IP addressing, DNS, WINS).
• Perform system upgrades and create network logs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong network security

Troubleshooting hardware/software/net

IP address schemesDNS/WINS

Ether-Channel bonding

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Network Administration

Tools

Cisco CCNA

CCDA

Security+

Job description

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a U.S. citizen.

The Network Infrastructure Manager oversees the management, maintenance, security, planning, and optimization of the IT network. Responsibilities include monitoring network availability, troubleshooting issues, enforcing policies, ensuring performance, and providing technical support. They manage multi-server environments, perform upgrades, and maintain network logs, while reporting on network status during routine checks and outages.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and other benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Network Infrastructure Manager Responsibilities Include

• Manage, maintain, and secure IT networks.
• Plan, model, design, and coordinate network infrastructure.
• Ensure network availability to authorized users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, hardware, and software issues.
• Enforce network policies, monitor access, and optimize performance.
• Report on network status and performance.
• Support multi-server environments (IP addressing, DNS, WINS).
• Perform system upgrades and create network logs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Network Infrastructure Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Network Administration is preferred, not required.
• Personnel performing the network engineering function shall maintain Cisco certification CCNA and/or CCDA, as well as Security+.
• Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing and seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; occasional walking or standing.
• Strong understanding of network management and security.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware/software/network issues.
• Expertise in IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, and Ether-Channel bonding.
• Ability to analyze and optimize network performance.
• Experience in system upgrades and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and technical support skills.
• Knowledge of network logs and documentation practices.

Company Information

Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

• Network Security
• IT Infrastructure
• Network Optimization
• Systems Monitoring
• Troubleshooting

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