Network Administrator Scottsdale, AZ

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Our environments support more than 100 contracts across approximately 50 programs and 12 distributed sites with additional sites planned. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing Network Administrator cross-train across classified and CUI network environments and develop independent operational capability within approximately three to six months.

This is a hands-on on-site role supporting secure air-gapped network infrastructure. The position requires sound technical judgment disciplined change-control execution and close coordination with Information Assurance program teams vendors carriers and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities
Administer maintain and troubleshoot classified network infrastructure including switches firewalls TACLANEs circuits and related equipment.
Perform switch and firewall configuration changes in accordance with approved change-management and security processes.
Configure maintain troubleshoot and coordinate keying activities for TACLANE devices.
Monitor network health respond to alerts investigate incidents and restore service during outages or degraded conditions.
Support network patching vulnerability remediation configuration compliance and technical-debt reduction efforts.
Assist with classified network deployments site expansions program on-boarding and infrastructure refresh activities.
Coordinate with circuit providers carriers vendors site personnel and internal stakeholders to resolve connectivity and infrastructure issues.
Create and maintain accurate network documentation asset records configuration records diagrams and operating procedures.
Support audit preparation evidence collection inspection activities and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with the Information Assurance team to support System Security Plan (SSP) Authorization to Operate (ATO) and related cybersecurity requirements.
Assist with the transition to the future eWAN architecture and support progress toward the January 2027 ATO target.
Cross-train across classified and CUI network environments to provide resilient backup coverage.
Participate in occasional on-call support and travel to distributed sites as operational needs require.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education technical training certifications and relevant experience.
Current Security certification.
Current CCNA certification.
Secret security clearance required
Basic hands-on understanding of Cisco switching and routing environments including:
VLANs
IP subnetting
Routing protocols
Switch port configurations
Fundamental understanding of the OSI model and structured network troubleshooting methods.
Working knowledge of firewall concepts and network security principles.
Ability to follow established procedures manage configuration changes carefully document work accurately and operate effectively in a controlled classified environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills including the ability to coordinate with technical teams Information Assurance personnel vendors carriers and program stakeholders.
Ability to work 100% on-site in Scottsdale Arizona.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting classified restricted air-gapped or Department of Defense network environments.
Experience with Cisco ISE 802.1X and Cisco Catalyst Center.
Direct experience with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and/or Palo Alto firewalls.
Experience configuring operating or troubleshooting TACLANE encryptors.
Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and their practical application.
Experience supporting RMF SSP ATO audit inspection or other Information Assurance activities.
Experience with network monitoring tools alert response incident restoration and vulnerability remediation.
Experience supporting multi-site networks circuit coordination vendor management and infrastructure deployments.

Target salary range: USD $101357.00/Yr. - USD $109672.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.