Network Administrator II - Secret Clearance

About the role

V2X, a defense contractor, is hiring a Network Administrator II with an active Secret clearance for its OMDAC-SWACA program. The role is a senior technical resource and team lead who administers, maintains, monitors and secures enterprise LAN, WAN, VoIP, wireless and encryption network services. Reporting to the NOC Chief Watch Officer, the incumbent mentors junior administrators, coordinates operations across sites and acts as a primary escalation point for outages and incidents.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee operation, maintenance and sustainment of VoIP systems, switches, routers, wireless infrastructure and HAIPE encryption devices
• Maintain availability, reliability and performance of LAN, WAN and wireless services
• Configure, troubleshoot and secure routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points and encryption devices
• Manage VLANs, ACLs and network security controls; enforce DISA STIG compliance and cybersecurity best practices
• Monitor networks with SolarWinds, Spectrum, GemOne, Chimera and other approved tools
• Support network development, modernization and expansion projects
• Provide advanced technical guidance to subordinates and customers, and mentor Network Administrator I personnel
• Handle disaster recovery, system restoration and data backup, and report incidents to the NOC Service Desk and Watch Officer

Required profile

• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and driver's license
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise network infrastructure (routing, switching, wireless, security)
• NOC or higher-tier enterprise support experience strongly preferred; customer-facing experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, network engineering or cybersecurity preferred; one year of experience may substitute for one year of education
• Adherence to DoD 8570.01M; at least one baseline certification and one computing environment certification (dual use not allowed)
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear a helmet and plate vest in extreme heat

Required skills

• Cisco IOS, routing and switching, subnetting
• SolarWinds, Spectrum, GemOne, Chimera
• DISA STIG compliance and cybersecurity best practices

What we offer

• Company-paid housing and transportation
• Completion bonus and tuition reimbursement program