Network Administrator

Recruiting Heroes LLC
Location: Eglin AFB Florida
Job Type: Full-Time On-Site
Compensation: $80000 - $90000
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Clearance Required TS/SCI Preferred

Recruiting Heroes is seeking a highly qualified Network Administrator for a full-time on-site opportunity supporting the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base Florida.

This is a hands-on technically demanding role for an experienced network infrastructure professional with a strong background supporting enterprise-level networks in a DoD U.S. Air Force federal IT or similarly complex environment.

This is not a helpdesk role and it is not a junior systems administrator position. The ideal candidate will have documented experience building maintaining troubleshooting and sustaining enterprise network infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

The Network Administrator will support enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure Cisco routing and switching firewall administration Windows Server environments STIG compliance RMF support vulnerability remediation and day-to-day network availability for a critical Air Force mission environment.

The right candidate must be able to operate independently troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues maintain compliance with DoD security requirements and support network operations where uptime and performance directly impact operational readiness.

This role is best suited for someone who has real hands-on experience with Cisco routers switches firewalls Windows Server Active Directory DNS DHCP Group Policy STIGs RMF and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Design implement maintain and troubleshoot enterprise-level LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
• Configure administer and sustain Cisco routers switches and firewall platforms.
• Support network operations in classified and unclassified environments.
• Administer firewall rule sets access control lists VLANs network segmentation and related network security configurations.
• Monitor network performance and diagnose complex connectivity routing switching firewall and infrastructure issues.
• Implement corrective actions to maintain availability security and operational readiness.
• Support lifecycle management of network hardware servers endpoint systems and related infrastructure.

• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Support Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP and related enterprise services.
• Provide Tier II and Tier III network infrastructure support.
• Escalate complex issues appropriately while maintaining ownership and accountability.
• Maintain accurate network documentation configuration records diagrams and change management logs.

• Ensure systems remain compliant with STIG requirements DISA standards and applicable DoD security policies.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel on vulnerability remediation system hardening and risk reduction.
• Support RMF compliance authorization activities and security documentation.
• Assist with maintaining infrastructure readiness for audits inspections and compliance reviews.
• Support cybersecurity and operations teams in maintaining secure mission-ready network environments.

• Support network infrastructure for a mission-critical Air Force operational environment.
• Maintain organized records configuration files change logs and technical documentation.
• Communicate clearly with technical teams leadership cybersecurity personnel and mission stakeholders.
• Prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced high-accountability environment.
• Support continuous improvement of network reliability documentation processes and security posture.

• Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application.
• TS/SCI preferred.
• 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience designing implementing maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Minimum of 3 years of documented network infrastructure management experience required.
• Proven experience configuring and administering Cisco routers switches and firewall platforms in a production environment.
• Experience with LAN/WAN management routing switching firewalls VLANs ACLs and network segmentation.
• Proficiency with Windows Server environments including Active Directory DNS DHCP and Group Policy.
• CompTIA Security required at time of application.
• IAT Level II compliance required.
• Experience working in a DoD U.S. Air Force federal IT or equivalent mission-critical IT environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across network hardware systems infrastructure and security layers.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at Eglin AFB Florida.
• Strong professional communication documentation and organizational skills.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• CCNA or equivalent Cisco certification.
• Experience with Cisco ASA Palo Alto Fortinet or similar firewall platforms.
• Experience implementing STIGs and supporting RMF/ATO compliance.
• Familiarity with ITSM and ticketing platforms such as Remedy or ServiceNow.
• Prior experience supporting USAF Wing-level operations or a comparable DoD command environment.
• Experience with endpoint management tools such as MECM/SCCM.
• Experience with network monitoring and security tools such as SolarWinds Splunk ACAS or Tenable.
• Experience with TACLANE or other cryptographic network equipment.
• Familiarity with Nexus switching environments and data center network technology.

This role may be a strong fit for candidates with experience in:

• DoD network administration
• U.S. Air Force IT support
• Enterprise network infrastructure
• Cisco routing and switching
• Firewall administration
• LAN/WAN management
• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory DNS DHCP and Group Policy
• STIG compliance
• RMF support
• Network hardening
• Vulnerability remediation
• Classified and unclassified network environments
• Tier II and Tier III infrastructure support
• Mission-critical IT operations

The ideal candidate is a true network infrastructure professional who has built sustained and secured enterprise networks in a DoD or similarly demanding environment.

This person should be comfortable working independently managing technical priorities troubleshooting complex issues documenting network changes coordinating with cybersecurity teams and supporting infrastructure that cannot go down.

This role is not designed for someone whose experience is primarily helpdesk desktop support or basic systems administration. The program requires someone with proven hands-on network infrastructure management experience.

The 53rd Wing at Eglin AFB supports one of the Air Forces most important operational test and evaluation missions. The network infrastructure supporting this environment is mission-critical and the person maintaining it plays a direct role in operational readiness.

This is an opportunity to apply advanced network administration skills in a high-impact DoD environment where technical decisions matter.

• $80000 - $90000 salary range
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Vacation sick leave and federal holidays
• Professional development and certification support
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

This is a full-time on-site position located at Eglin Air Force Base Florida. Candidates must be able to work on-site full-time.