Network Administrator

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Network Administrator (Tier 1/2)

Network Operations and Support

• Manage, configure, and monitor network routing and switching equipment across multiple unclassified and classified enclaves.
• Operate and troubleshoot enterprise-level networking hardware, utilizing hands-on familiarity with both Cisco and Juniper networking equipment and operating systems.
• Resolve all network administration support requests and actively collaborate with other IT shops to assist with complex requirements that cross multiple areas of responsibility.
• Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for advanced help desk support tickets, resolving complex connectivity, port activation, and VLAN assignment issues that exceed Tier 1 capabilities.

Infrastructure and Lifecycle Management

• Organize, cable, and maintain telecommunications rooms and network cabinets, ensuring all physical infrastructure is brought up to and maintained at current Air Force standards.
• Research, design, and implement a comprehensive lifecycle management and hardware replacement plan for all networking infrastructure.

Documentation and Configuration Management

• Update, draft, and maintain accurate network topology maps and physical building diagrams for all supported unclassified and classified networks.

Security and Compliance

• Ensure all network infrastructure remains fully compliant with current Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Obtain and maintain DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 baseline certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+, necessary to establish and maintain privileged access accounts on both NIPRnet and SIPRnet.

Minimum Education

IM1 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

IM2 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

IM3 - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution as described below.

Minimum Experience

IM1- 0 years of experience

IM2- 0-3 years of experience

IM3 -3-10 year of experience

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance