Network Administrator

Leidos • Keyport, WA

3d • $73,450 - $132,775 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Network Administrator to join their team supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport. This role involves maintaining and securing the network infrastructure for the Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Operations Center (UUVOC), which supports critical systems for the U.S. Navy's undersea capabilities. The Network Administrator will collaborate with a technical team to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing network operations for both operational and research environments. This position is open to candidates with varying experience levels, and the specific level and compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications. The position supports an upcoming proposal opportunity with an anticipated September start.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 4+ or 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ or 6+ years of experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.
• Current DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA.
• Three or more years of experience administering and maintaining Cisco networking equipment.
• Three or more years of experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments, including geographically dispersed networks.
• Experience implementing secure network configurations and cybersecurity best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
• CompTIA Cloud+
• ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• AMSOPP1

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and secure Cisco based network infrastructure supporting mission operations.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices to ensure maximum availability and performance.
• Support both operational and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network environments.
• Perform system updates, patching, and configuration changes while maintaining accurate network documentation and diagrams.
• Monitor network performance, identify issues, and quickly resolve outages to minimize operational impact.
• Maintain compliance with DISA STIGs, Security Requirements Guides, and Navy cybersecurity requirements.
• Support network security by implementing approved hardening standards and monitoring the security posture of network devices.
• Assist with capacity planning, technology refresh initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide technical input for hardware replacement and procurement efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level