Network Administrator

Description

We are seeking a Network Administrator at Fort Belvoir, VA to support operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The Network Administrator will evaluate various components of the network. Duties will include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties will include monitoring, modification, and evaluation of network equipment.

Primary focus will be handling internal projects for operations, supporting driving time-sensitive initiatives and ITIL service area activities (problem management, incident management, service request fulfillment, etc.) and specific tasks leading to a successful conclusion of operations evaluation, configuration/change management, and service level agreements (SLA) compliance.  

This is an onsite work opportunity with remote work available as approved by the customer.

The individual will adhere to and improve Standard Operating Procedures in a matrixed organization supporting the prime contractor and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

The individual will be responsible for evaluating technologies spanning five networks and must have experience in one or more of the following technologies: 

Cisco Catalyst and Nexus technologies

F5 Load Balancers

Palo Alto and Juniper SRX firewalls

ServiceNow

The individual must be a self-starter and work equally well alone and as a team.

The individual must be experienced in following strict change control and provide high quality, prompt customer service to DTRA personnel.

Required Qualifications:

Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance

Bachelor’s degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Excellent oral and written communication for change procedures and management updates

Experience with Layers 1-4 of the OSI Model

Experience utilizing SecureCRT, STIGViewer, and Evaluate STIG.

Required Current Certifications:

DoD 8570 compliant IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE preferred)

Cisco Certified Network Associate, F5 Certified Administrator, and/or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator

Desired Qualifications:

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Current CCNP, F5-CSE, or PCSFE certifications

Experience with Layers 6 & 7 of the OSI model as it pertains to Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto and Juniper) and Load Balancers (F5)

Skills

Network engineering, Cisco routers, Paloalto, ServiceNow, f5 load balancer, Cisco switches

Primary work location: Fort Belvoir, VA. Secondary work location: Reston, VA.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Belvoir,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.