Network Administrator

KaylaTek•Washington, DC

11d•$120,000 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

KaylaTek is hiring a Network Administrator to perform critical tier-level engineering, administration, and security hardening of enterprise network infrastructures in unclassified and classified operational environments. The role supports high availability, rapid incident resolution, and compliance with defense security mandates. The position is based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC, and is 100% onsite with ad-hoc telework. Core hours are between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.; the scheduled shift is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. After-hours support is required through a rotating duty-phone schedule. The successful candidate will monitor and maintain network infrastructure, troubleshoot incidents, configure Cisco networking equipment, coordinate with vendors, execute authorized service interruptions and security updates, and support special projects and daily operations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold an active DoD Secret clearance, and possess a current 8140 IAT Level II certification. KaylaTek describes its focus as supporting employees’ careers through professional development, training, education, and a sense of belonging.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree paired with at least 5 years of progressive network engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education, military training, and experience in lieu of a degree.
Active DoD Secret clearance.
Current 8140 IAT Level II certification: CCNA or CCNP Security.
Strong experience with LAN technologies, including VLANs, VTP, port security, STP, and Layer 2/3 switching configurations.
Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS routing protocols using industry best practices.
Ability to diagnose and resolve Layer 1 and Layer 2 transport issues across unclassified and classified network fabrics.
Knowledge of DoD-specific network, transport, and application security hardening standards.
Experience programming, maintaining, and managing Type-1 inline network encryptors at network points of presence, including management through GEM-X or similar DoD element managers.
Proficiency in DoD COMSEC handling and custody procedures.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience operating and managing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco DNA Center.
Familiarity with Air Force networks, the Air Force District of Washington, or AFNCR architectures.
Operational experience at highly secure campuses, particularly the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor enterprise network infrastructure and data systems for real-time alerts, system alarms, and anomalous behavior.
Triage, isolate, and resolve network anomalies using standard operating procedures and automated scripting.
Escalate complex, multi-system issues to higher-tier engineering or leadership as appropriate.
Configure, deploy, maintain, and optimize Cisco routers and switches.
Coordinate with external hardware and service vendors to resolve circuit outages or degraded performance.
Plan, schedule, and execute Authorized Service Interruptions in accordance with command-directed change management processes.
Enforce DoD and local command security mandates.
Execute operating system upgrades, apply Security Technical Implementation Guides, and implement critical patches.
Deliver technical execution for special projects, maintain site-lead-directed daily operations, and participate in the unit's on-call rotation.