Senior Network Administrator

The Tatitlek Corporation; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to plan, install, maintain, and optimize enterprise network systems supporting voice, video, and data communications in DoD environments.

You will ensure secure, reliable network operations across facilities and support both routine and advanced engineering tasks while mentoring junior staff and maintaining DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Must have DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II certification.
• Six years of experience in network administration or related fields.
• Experience with enterprise network hardware, including switches, routers, cabling, and wireless.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility operations, network administration, data management, information security, and information management functions.
• Install, configure, and maintain network switches, routers, wireless systems, and associated software.
• Support and maintain fiber optic, coaxial, and twisted‑pair cable plants, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Administer and maintain voice, video, and data networks (including VTC systems).
• Utilize network protocols, diagnostic tools, and test equipment to identify and resolve issues.
• Develop, modify, and maintain planned network systems, subsystems, and communication architectures.
• Conduct network engineering tasks including planning, design, development, and system studies.
• Create and update network diagrams and documentation using Visio and AutoCAD.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and network standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior personnel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IAT Level II experience

DoD 8140.01 alignment

Network engineering

Network diagnostics

Mentoring junior staff

Education

DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II certification

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Fiber optic cabling

Routers & switches

VTC systems

Job description

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY

The Senior Network Administrator is responsible for the planning, installation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise network systems supporting voice, video, and data communications. This role ensures reliable, secure, and efficient network operations across facility environments and supports both routine and advanced engineering tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform facility operations, network administration, data management, information security, and information management functions.
• Install, configure, and maintain network switches, routers, wireless systems, and associated software.
• Support and maintain fiber optic, coaxial, and twisted‑pair cable plants, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Administer and maintain voice, video, and data networks (including VTC systems).
• Utilize network protocols, diagnostic tools, and test equipment to identify and resolve issues.
• Develop, modify, and maintain planned network systems, subsystems, and communication architectures.
• Conduct network engineering tasks including planning, design, development, and system studies.
• Create and update network diagrams and documentation using Visio and AutoCAD.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and network standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior personnel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE

• Must meet Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01 requirements for Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II or higher.
• Must hold an approved Networking Technologies certification aligned with IAT Level II or above.
• Must maintain DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II certification for the duration of the contract.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) years of experience in network administration, facility operations, data management, information security, and/or information management.
• Experience installing and maintaining enterprise network hardware including switches, routers, cabling systems, and wireless communications.
• Experience supporting voice, video, and data networks (VTC).
• Proficiency with network protocols, diagnostics, and test equipment.
• Experience with Visio and AutoCAD for network design and documentation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

None.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran’s status or employment.

BENEFITS

For more information please visit:https://careers-tatitlek.icims.com/

Salary

$130-150k/annually