Network Administrator II

American Systems•Point Mugu NAWC, CA

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs in Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training. The Network Administrator II supports and maintains network infrastructures across domestic and international environments and data centers as part of a large federal-contract enterprise effort. The role focuses on network reliability, security, and performance and involves collaboration with senior team members and cross-functional IT teams to implement solutions and troubleshoot issues. The position supports Cisco-based network infrastructure and related operational, security, documentation, planning, vendor-coordination, and service-level activities. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must hold an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility, or an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The role is subject to a federal background investigation.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility, or an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Must be able to undergo a federal background investigation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Current 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP.
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 to ensure optimal functionality.
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 related to 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 in reporting on network performance and incidents.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to contribute to network improvements.