Senior Network Administrator (Palo Alto & Aruba)
About The Position
CHAOS Industries is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design, implement, secure, and sustain mission-critical network infrastructure supporting business operations. The role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba networking solutions, and the ability to work in highly secure, performance-sensitive environments. This is an on-site position in Los Angeles requiring an active Secret clearance; Top Secret is preferred. The position is hands-on and mission-focused, with ownership from architecture through operations. The administrator will support infrastructure for national security missions, helping keep systems secure, resilient, and operational. The role works on a fast-paced, high-impact DoD program alongside engineers, operators, and security teams, with opportunities to influence architecture and modernization efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of experience in network administration within enterprise or DoD environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, including NGFW, Panorama, VPNs, and threat prevention.
- Strong hands-on experience with Aruba networks, including switching, wireless, and ClearPass NAC.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and VPNs.
- Knowledge of network security principles and zero-trust architectures.
- Experience operating in classified environments, such as SIPR/NIPR or equivalent.
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity standards, including RMF, NIST 800-53, and STIGs.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network issues under pressure.
- Active DoD Secret clearance; Top Secret is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE or higher).
- Aruba certifications (ACMP, ACDX, etc.).
- Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or APIs.
- Experience with cloud networking, including AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.
- Experience with Zero Trust or SASE architectures.
- Experience with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA or similar tools.
- Background in high-availability or mission-critical systems.
- Prior experience with defense contractors or rapid deployment environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures across classified and unclassified environments.
- Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including PAN-OS, Panorama, and GlobalProtect.
- Implement and support Aruba networking solutions, including switching, wireless, and ClearPass.
- Perform network segmentation, zero-trust implementation, and policy enforcement.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize uptime.
- Conduct vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF and STIGs.
- Support incident response, including traffic analysis and threat mitigation.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and DevOps teams to integrate secure network solutions.
- Maintain documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and SOPs.
- Participate in system accreditation and ATO processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company.
- 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6% of pay.
- FSA and HSA.
- Life insurance.
- Free daily lunch.
- No meeting Fridays.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Casual dress code.
- Pre-IPO stock option grants.
- Relocation assistance.
- Annual bonuses are noted as coming soon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
