Network Administrator

New Venture Research Corporation (NVRC) is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions supporting critical defense programs.

The Network Administrator is a mid-level technical professional responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) virtual desktop environment at a fixed facility in the Honolulu, HI area. Working under the direction of the IT Site Lead and in coordination with the Network Engineer, the Network Administrator ensures network availability, performance, and security compliance in accordance with applicable DoD policies, STIGs, and ATO requirements

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure including switches, routers and firewalls.
• Configure and manage network devices including VLANs, ACLs, routing protocols, and QoS policies in accordance with approved network designs.
• Perform routine network maintenance including firmware updates, configuration backups, and hardware health checks.
• Monitor network performance and bandwidth utilization; identify and resolve congestion, latency, and availability issues.
• Manage and maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM) records, and device inventories.
• Support network connectivity for up to 275 VDI users, ensuring reliable and performant access to virtual desktop services.

• Apply and maintain STIGs on all network devices in accordance with DISA guidelines and ATO requirements.
• Support network-level vulnerability scanning and remediation activities using approved tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus).
• Enforce network security policies including port security, access control, and segmentation in accordance with DoD directives.
• Monitor network logs and traffic for anomalous activity; escalate potential security incidents to the Cybersecurity Engineer and Site Lead.
• Support audit log collection and retention for network devices in compliance with DoD policies and ATO conditions.
• Assist with POA&M tracking for network-related findings.

• Coordinate with the Network Engineer on infrastructure design changes, upgrades, and capacity planning activities.
• Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support for network-related helpdesk tickets.
• Coordinate with System Administrators and other team members to troubleshoot cross-functional connectivity issues.
• Support authorized maintenance windows, change control processes, and network-related change requests.
• Support exercises and real-world operations that may require extended or surge hours outside normal operating windows (0600–1800 local).

• Maintain current and accurate network documentation including device configurations, topology diagrams, and IP address management records.
• Document network changes in accordance with the configuration management process and support the Configuration Management Specialist.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for routine network administration tasks.

• Proficiency with enterprise networking technologies including switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent enterprise network hardware and operating systems.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements including network STIG implementation, RMF, and ACAS scanning.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II compliance required — CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent) minimum.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve issues in a dynamic operational environment.

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent.
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as Solar Winds, PRTG, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN) or network automation concepts.
• Experience with DoD enclaves, classified networks (SIPRNet, NIPRNet), or cross-domain solutions.
• Experience supporting operational military environments including exercises or real-world operations.
• Familiarity with eMASS and DoD IA documentation processes.