Network Administrator II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•Point Mugu NAWC, CA

1d•$120,000 - $155,000

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring a Network Administrator II to support and maintain network infrastructures in domestic and international environments and data centers. The role is part of a large enterprise effort on a federal contract and focuses on the reliability, security, and performance of network systems. The administrator collaborates with senior team members and cross-functional IT teams to implement network solutions and troubleshoot issues. The position supports Cisco-based infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. It also involves network monitoring and troubleshooting, security implementation, documentation, support for junior administrators, capacity planning, upgrades, vendor coordination, SLA adherence, and reporting on network performance and incidents. The salary range is USD $120,000 to $155,000 per year. AMERICAN SYSTEMS describes itself as an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting programs in Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility, or an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
Will be subject to a federal background investigation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Must hold a current 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in network administration, with a focus on Cisco technologies.
Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, including CCNA certification or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP, and basic network architecture principles.
Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark.
Basic understanding of network security measures and familiarity with firewall technologies.
Exposure to VPN solutions and secure remote access technologies.
Understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V related to network operations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cloud networking concepts such as AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing and maintaining Cisco-based network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
Monitor network performance, identify issues, and implement troubleshooting measures.
Collaborate with IT teams to support integration of new network solutions and technologies.
Implement network security measures to protect sensitive data and comply with federal standards.
Maintain documentation for network configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
Provide support and guidance to junior network administrators and assist with their training and development.
Participate in capacity planning and network upgrade projects as needed.
Coordinate with vendors for network equipment procurement and support services.
Ensure adherence to SLAs and assist with reporting on network performance and incidents.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to contribute to network improvements.