Network Administrator Intermediate

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Huntsville, AL

4d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the Network Administrator (Intermediate) to support the Central Region NETCOM. This role is critical to maintaining and supporting both classified and unclassified Department of Defense (DoD) Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing network operations. The Network Administrator is responsible for evaluating, acquiring, installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise network and communications infrastructure that supports high-performance computing environments. This hands-on role also works closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to troubleshoot network issues, participate in technical planning meetings, and recommend network upgrades, optimizations, and infrastructure improvements to enhance performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance
4 years of professional experience in network administration or a related IT field
Experience administering enterprise Cisco and/or Juniper network environments
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, VLANs, and routing protocols
Experience installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure
Experience monitoring network performance using enterprise network management and monitoring tools
Knowledge of network security principles, access controls, and secure network administration best practices
Experience working in classified and unclassified Department of Defense (DoD) environments is preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering degree or degree in Mathematics or Engineering
Relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for this position
DOD 8570.01 IAT II certification required to start (e.g, Security+). Must be able to obtain a DODM 8140.03 advanced level certification within 8 months (Advanced: CASP+, CCSP, GCIA, GCED, or GCIH)
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

Support the Network Team Lead in ensuring all network infrastructure operates at peak performance and availability
Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot classified and unclassified Department of Defense (DoD) Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
Monitor network and system performance to identify current and potential issues, recommending enhancements and upgrades to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency
Install, configure, test, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and other network infrastructure components
Analyze network performance metrics, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency, and implement performance tuning and optimization
Collaborate with users and technical teams to assess workflow, access, and security requirements and implement appropriate network solutions
Configure and manage router interfaces, routing protocols, VLANs, and network access controls
Implement and maintain network security controls, monitoring tools, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements
Perform daily system and network monitoring, verifying the health and availability of hardware, servers, network devices, applications, and scheduled processes such as backups
Review system and application logs to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network and system issues
Research, recommend, and implement innovative technologies and automation opportunities to improve network administration and operational efficiency
Develop, maintain, and enforce network and system standards, procedures, and documentation
Coordinate with vendors to troubleshoot issues, test solutions, and implement network enhancements and upgrades
Participate in technical meetings, provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements, and support continuous service enhancement
Foster a collaborative team environment by supporting fellow administrators and delivering exceptional customer service