Network Administrator; Mid-Level

Overview

Position:
Network Administrator (Mid-Level)

Location:

Quantico, Virginia (On-site)

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Monday – Friday, with occasional on-call or extended support during mission-critical operations)

Who We Are

IPS (Information Protection Solutions LLC) is a people-centered cybersecurity and IT engineering firm supporting federal missions that safeguard national security.

Information Protection Solutions (IPS) is a premier Application Development, Cybersecurity, and IT Security Engineering firm with a distinguished record of service to the U.S. government. IPS specializes in providing high-quality, highly educated, and certified professionals who drive cybersecurity and IT engineering excellence. Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize delivering expert talent alongside cutting-edge technology to fortify the cybersecurity posture of our clients.

If you value authenticity, teamwork, and meaningful mission impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Network Administrator plays a critical part in supporting DOJ’s NOC, contributing to secure, modern, and resilient enterprise environments.

You’ll collaborate with technical teams, leadership, and federal partners to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to support high-impact federal work without getting lost in a massive company.

• Monitor enterprise networks for traffic anomalies, service disruptions, and regional outages using approved network monitoring tools
• Respond to router and switch alarms, diagnose root causes, and restore network services
• Support Cisco-based and Linux-based routing platforms in a secure, mission-critical environment
• Remotely access routers, switches, Type 1 Encryption devices, and related network equipment to provide operational support
• Troubleshoot network issues impacting deployment kits and resolve connectivity and performance problems
• Manage outages, bandwidth utilization, and peak traffic; generate trend and performance reports using NMIS tools
• Execute configuration changes, firmware upgrades, and device updates in accordance with FBI-approved change management processes
• Implement port-security and network hardening changes to maintain security and compliance requirements
• Create and maintain accurate network diagrams for new and existing deployments
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to Tier 3 engineers while providing detailed technical documentation

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain FBI suitability
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting data or telecommunications networks in an enterprise environment
• Current certification in an applicable field, such as:
• CompTIA Network+
• CCENT
• CCNA
• CompTIA A+
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience supporting enterprise network environments

Hands-on experience with:

• Cisco routing and switching technologies
• Linux-based routing platforms
• Network monitoring and management tools, including Network Management Information Systems (NMIS)
• Enterprise routers, switches, and Type 1 Encryption devices
• Video teleconferencing systems and networked collaboration tools
• Firmware upgrades, device configuration changes, and port-security controls
• Network documentation and diagramming tools
• Ability to work collaboratively in secure, fast-paced federal environments while following established change management and security processes

• Additional industry certifications, such as advanced Cisco or security-related credentials
• More than 2 years of experience supporting enterprise or federal network environments
• Experience supporting FBI, DOJ, or other federal law enforcement networks
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills in regulated or compliance-driven environments

IPS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary range that is between $130,000…