USAF - Network Administrator

cFocus Software Incorporated; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

cFocus Software Incorporated seeks a Network Administrator to join our USAF program. This on-site role is based in Linthicum Heights, MD and requires Active TS/SCI clearance.

You will deploy and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, coordinate incident response, manage security baselines, and support hybrid cloud integrations while preserving thorough network diagrams and logs. You will liaise with cybersecurity personnel and systems admins, implement patches, monitor performance, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience administering enterprise networks and configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and associated infrastructure.
• Know-how in LAN/WAN operations, routing, switching, IP addressing, and secure connectivity across on-prem and hybrid environments.
• Ability to diagnose network faults, analyze performance and logs, restore connectivity, and coordinate incident escalation.
• Experience applying secure configuration baselines, implementing patches, and supporting vulnerability remediation and STIG compliance.
• Maintain network diagrams and configuration records, follow change management, and provide evidence for security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, hubs, and cabling per Government-approved architecture and security baselines.
• Operate and secure network infrastructure; coordinate with systems admins on server/storage connectivity and hybrid integrations.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security; configure alerts, logs, and investigate outages.
• Resolve escalated network incidents with service desk and NOC personnel; coordinate restoration and communicate status.
• Deploy network updates and changes under release schedules, change controls, and DevSecOps procedures.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration records, and as-built documentation; track changes via CM processes.
• Provide inventory data, utilization reports, and capacity planning for government review by month end.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for upgrades and infrastructure changes; support VMs and cloud services.
• Coordinate patching, vulnerability remediation, and secure configurations with cybersecurity personnel; implement STIGs.
• Monitor for security incidents and respond to network alerts per Incident Response Plan; supply logs and data.
• Maintain government-approved network security tools and controls; support RMF compliance and ATO requirements.
• Maintain external service provider contacts and coordinate rapid response for disruptions.
• Notify government of critical issues within 30 minutes for Priority 1 incidents.
• Support NOC/SOC monitoring and enterprise scanning connectivity.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Network administration

Communication skills

Security compliance

Education

B.S. Computer Science/IT

Tools

STIG compliance tooling

Networking hardware

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Network Administrator to join our program supporting the United States Air Force (USAF). This position is on-site in Linthicum Heights, MD. This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience administering enterprise networks and configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and associated infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN operations, routing and switching, IP addressing, and secure connectivity across on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Ability to diagnose network faults, analyze performance and logs, restore connectivity, and coordinate incident escalation.
• Experience applying secure configuration baselines, implementing patches, and supporting vulnerability remediation and STIG compliance.
• Ability to maintain network diagrams and configuration records, follow change management procedures, and provide technical evidence for security assessments.
• Ability to evaluate network utilization and capacity needs and recommend practical infrastructure improvements.
• Clear communication skills for working with users, providers, and technical teams

Duties:

• Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, hubs, and cabling in accordance with Government-approved architecture and security baselines.
• Operate and secure assigned network infrastructure, coordinating with systems administrators on server and storage connectivity and supporting approved on-premises, cloud, and hybrid integrations.
• Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and security. Configure approved alerts, maintain comprehensive logs, and investigate connectivity problems, degradation, and outages.
• Resolve escalated network incidents with service desk and NOC personnel. Coordinate restoration, document corrective actions, and communicate status.
• Deploy approved network updates and configuration changes under Government-authorized release schedules, change controls, and DevSecOps procedures.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration records, and as-built documentation. Track repairs, changes, additions, and removals through approved configuration management processes.
• Support automated network discovery and provide inventory data, utilization reports, and capacity planning recommendations for Government review by the last business day of each month.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for network upgrades, equipment replacement, repairs, and infrastructure changes, including support for virtual environments and cloud services.
• Coordinate patching, vulnerability remediation, and secure configurations with cybersecurity personnel. Implement and verify applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Monitor for security incidents and respond to network alerts under the approved Incident Response Plan. Supply network logs and technical data, and implement directed corrective actions.
• Maintain Government-approved network security tools and technical controls. Provide evidence and documentation supporting Risk Management Framework compliance and ATO or continuous ATO requirements.
• Maintain current external service provider contacts and coordinate rapid response when service disruptions involve those providers.
• Immediately notify the Government of circumstances outside contractor control that may prevent meeting availability targets. Support written notification to designated DC3 contacts within 30 minutes of Priority 1 incidents during weekday business hours.
• Support NOC/SOC monitoring, sensor integration with AFCYBER and the Cybersecurity Service Provider, and enterprise scanning connectivity.