Network Administrator

Canvas Inc. • Holloman AFB, NM

54d

About The Position

This role involves managing, configuring, and monitoring network routing and switching equipment across multiple enclaves. The Network Administrator will operate and troubleshoot enterprise-level networking hardware, with hands-on familiarity with Cisco and Juniper equipment. Responsibilities include resolving network administration support requests, collaborating with other IT teams, and serving as a Tier 2 escalation point for advanced help desk tickets. The position also requires organizing, cabling, and maintaining telecommunications rooms and network cabinets to Air Force standards, as well as researching, designing, and implementing a lifecycle management plan for networking infrastructure. Additionally, the role involves updating network topology maps and diagrams, ensuring network infrastructure compliance with DISA STIGs, and obtaining necessary DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 baseline certifications for privileged access on NIPRnet and SIPRnet.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field OR substitution
• 0-3 years of experience
• 3-10 years of experience
• Hands-on familiarity with both Cisco and Juniper networking equipment and operating systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 baseline certification requirements (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with unclassified and classified enclaves.
• Familiarity with Air Force standards for telecommunications rooms and network cabinets.
• Experience with Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with NIPRnet and SIPRnet.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and monitor network routing and switching equipment across multiple unclassified and classified enclaves.
• Operate and troubleshoot enterprise-level networking hardware, utilizing hands-on familiarity with both Cisco and Juniper networking equipment and operating systems.
• Resolve all network administration support requests and actively collaborate with other IT shops to assist with complex requirements that cross multiple areas of responsibility.
• Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for advanced help desk support tickets, resolving complex connectivity, port activation, and VLAN assignment issues that exceed Tier 1 capabilities.
• Organize, cable, and maintain telecommunications rooms and network cabinets, ensuring all physical infrastructure is brought up to and maintained at current Air Force standards.
• Research, design, and implement a comprehensive lifecycle management and hardware replacement plan for all networking infrastructure.
• Update, draft, and maintain accurate network topology maps and physical building diagrams for all supported unclassified and classified networks.
• Ensure all network infrastructure remains fully compliant with current Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Obtain and maintain DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 baseline certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+, necessary to establish and maintain privileged access accounts on both NIPRnet and SIPRnet.

What This Job Offers

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