Senior Remote Network & Systems Administrator - Secret Clearance

Empower AI; Radford (VA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower AI is seeking a Remote Network/Systems Administrator to support a mixed network environment with Windows Server, VMware, Oracle OS, and Cisco/Palo Alto infrastructure. This role requires DoD Secret clearance and hands-on engineering across data centers and cloud environments.

You will help design, deploy, and maintain secure networks across multiple locations, with an emphasis on enterprise reliability, scalability, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in IT support or networking environments.
• Experience designing, implementing and documenting complex networks.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements and RMF/SRG/CORA is desirable.
• Hands-on with Palo Alto, Cisco, and firewall ecosystems.
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, troubleshoot, and support multi-site networks for customers.
• Create and maintain technical instructions, SOPs, and policies.
• Monitor performance, harden security, and report status.
• Integrate software/hardware, and manage vendor equipment in data centers.
• Document networking solutions and maintain configurations.
• Configure and migrate Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco gear.
• Provide reports and action plans for optimization.

Skills

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

IT experience

DoD cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Nexus switches

Cisco Catalyst switches

Cisco ASR/ISR routers

Cisco Firepower

SolarWinds

Cisco Prime

Palo Alto Panorama

VMware

Job description

Empower AI is seeking a Remote Network/Systems Administrator to support a mixed network environment with Windows Server, VMware, Oracle OS, and Cisco/Palo Alto infrastructure. This role requires DoD Secret clearance and hands-on engineering across data centers and cloud environments.

You will help design, deploy, and maintain secure networks across multiple locations, with an emphasis on enterprise reliability, scalability, and compliance.