NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Worksite: Special Operations Mission Training Center, Fort Bragg
Employment Type: Full-time
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
Position Summary
The Network Administrator configures, operates, secures, monitors, and troubleshoots SOMTC network infrastructure. This position supports DoD network operations and provides hands-on administration of Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, virtual private networks, and related network-security technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Configure and maintain virtual private networks.
- Monitor network availability, performance, and security.
- Diagnose and resolve network-connectivity and performance issues.
- Apply network-security principles and architecture.
- Implement network-security practices involving firewalls, virtual private networks, and intrusion-detection systems.
- Identify and address cyber threats and network vulnerabilities.
- Use network-management, monitoring, and diagnostic tools.
- Maintain network-device configurations and related technical documentation.
- Support DoD network operations and SOMTC training requirements.
- Coordinate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and desktop-support personnel to resolve technical issues.
- Support the continued availability, reliability, and security of network services.
Required Education
- Associate degree in a related technical discipline; or
- Equivalent military technical training, such as Army MOS 25B, 25H, or 25N.
Required Experience
- Minimum of three years of experience in a senior technical role supporting a DoD network.
- Extensive hands-on experience configuring and managing Cisco switches.
- Extensive hands-on experience configuring and managing Cisco routers.
- Extensive hands-on experience configuring and managing firewalls and virtual private networks.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Computer-networking concepts and protocols.
- Cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Network-security principles and architecture.
- Network-systems management principles and tools.
- Network troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Virtual private network, firewall, and intrusion-detection technologies.
- Strong technical documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
Certification Requirements
- Current certification meeting the requirements for the DCWF Network Operations Specialist, Work Role 441, at the Intermediate proficiency level.
- Acceptable certifications include Security+, CCNA, or Network+.
- The required certification must be maintained throughout employment.
Work Environment and Conditions
- Work is primarily performed on-site in Government-controlled facilities.
- Must comply with applicable DoD, Army, USSOCOM, USASOC, installation, cybersecurity, personnel-security, CAC, and information-system access requirements.
- Mission requirements may require work beyond normal operating hours, occasional weekend support, surge support, or support for simultaneous events.
- Telework requires prior Government approval.
- Classified work is not normally authorized from an alternate worksite.
- Occasional travel may be required to support mission activities.
Note: This position is contingent on contract award.
Summit Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Position descriptions serve as a guideline and may not be construed as a guarantee of employment. Summit Technologies, Inc. is an at-will organization.