Network Administrator

Senior Network Administrator

Location:

Huntsville, AL

Seeking a Network Administrator to collaborate with the Network Team to maintain missile defense ground test lab operations for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) at the Advanced Research Center (ARC) in Cummings Research Park.

Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection, such as routers, switches, firewalls, proxies, etc. Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short‑ and long‑range planning for both in‑house and cloud‑based systems.

Plan, evaluate, design, and coordinate installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks such as local area (LAN), wide area (WAN) and virtual private networks (VPN), etc. Troubleshoot, manage routers and switches, and configure equipment.

May coordinate third‑party maintenance for network equipment. May design a network or portion of a network, including selection and recommendation of hardware and software packages.

Reports to the Network Team Lead.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering related field or equivalent experience
• DoD 8570 IAT level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+ CE) and ability to maintain it
• Experience troubleshooting and managing communications network systems
• Understanding of Department of Defense security as it pertains to networking
• Ability to adapt to change and provide courses of action for problem solving
• Ability to approach new challenges creatively
• 2–4 years of experience in a related or applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment
• Experience in test and/or BMDS
• Knowledge of Physical and Virtual Switching / Routing environments, common network protocols, and dynamic routing
• Knowledge of Cisco hardware and systems
• Experience in data center design, rack layout, electrical requirements and cooling requirements
• Experience working in secured spaces

• Secret clearance required.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.