Network Administrator

SAIC • Colorado Springs, CO

11d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Tier II Network Administrator to support the NORAD and NORTHCOM network enterprise solution. The role helps plan and implement upgrades, harden the digital environment, and operate and maintain a dispersed network across the North American continent. The administrator ensures reliable operations, stability, and security of the organization’s voice, data, and critical services.

The position is responsible for daily operation and maintenance of a dispersed network providing services from the user distribution layer through a dispersed core. It requires understanding routing and switching technologies and security implementation best practices. The role manages daily infrastructure tasks, monitors performance bottlenecks, and supports end users with connectivity issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience, or a high school diploma plus 7 or more years of experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in Network Administration or a similar field.
• CCNA or Juniper certification.
• Current Security+ certification required by DoD 8570 / 8140.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade, and Foundry OS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inline network encrypting technologies.
• Technical skills and experience with network protocols, software, and hardware used in LAN and WAN operations.
• Troubleshooting, analytic, and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience with Layer 1 and Layer 2 network infrastructure, including CAT5, single-mode and multimode fiber, serial cables, and SFPs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with military and government customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 10 years of experience combining work history and education.
• Familiarity with IP Multicast, fiber-optic and copper cabling standards, and DoD cryptographic equipment such as TACLANE.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and the OSI model.
• Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
• CCNP or equivalent Juniper certification.
• Cisco classes or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the NORAD and NORTHCOM network enterprise solution.
• Help plan and implement network upgrades and harden the digital environment.
• Operate and maintain a dispersed network and ensure reliable, stable, and secure voice, data, and critical services.
• Manage daily infrastructure tasks and monitor performance bottlenecks.
• Support end users with connectivity issues.
• Use Cisco IOS, IP routing protocols, long-haul communication transport, network test equipment, and NSA Type 1 encryption devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 switching, including VLANs, port security, and thin configurations.
• Troubleshoot network issues using analytic and diagnostic skills.
• Work with Layer 1 and Layer 2 infrastructure, including CAT5, single-mode and multimode fiber, serial cables, and SFPs.

What This Job Offers

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