Network Administrator, Journeyman

Program Overview

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Network Administrator Journeyman to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

• Monitor WAN links, IP networks, circuits, and enterprise services (data, voice, video) within 24/7 NOC operations to ensure availability, security, and performance.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, web proxies, VoIP systems, and virtual infrastructure across CONUS and state ICANs.
• Execute hardware replacements, software updates, device reconfiguration, and endpoint management for NIPRNet and SIPRNet modernization tasks.
• Apply STIG/IAVM/RMF‑aligned configurations, maintain compliance records, and support DCWF work roles and accreditation evidence.
• Support cloud and enterprise hosting environments by performing patching, tuning, and configuration updates for IaaS/PaaS/SaaS and virtual platforms.
• Maintain availability records, managed‑service documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and network diagrams to support change management and COOP/DR capabilities.
• Use SIEM and scanning tools to review alerts, apply mitigations, and assist vulnerability remediation and incident response with SOC/CIRT/NETCOM/ARCYBER/RCC‑ARNG.
• Support Army 365, enterprise email, account provisioning, circuit management, and site implementation activities.
• Update automation scripts, workflows, and ticketing practices to improve operational efficiency and support ITIL/DoDAF processes.
• Assist sustainment, installation planning, material estimates, and documentation updates to enhance network reliability, scalability, and security.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering; OR
  • Relevant DoD/military training (examples: 4C‑255N (CP); 4‑11‑C22 (CP); 4‑11‑C23; 102‑25S30‑C45 (NS); Network Operations Specialist (Intermediate) Playlist; DISA (441) Training); OR
  • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CEH; CompTIA Cloud+; GCIH; GICSP; GSEC; Security+; SSCP).

• Required experience and skills:

  • Network engineering/administration or NOC operations experience supporting enterprise or DoD environments.
  • Hands‑on experience with routing/switching, firewall/VPN configuration, VoIP system administration, DNS, and virtualization platforms.
  • Practical knowledge of STIG application, patching cycles, vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Nessus), and RMF evidence practices.
  • Proficiency with monitoring/SIEM tools, ticketing systems, network automation/ scripting (PowerShell/Python), and configuration management.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex cross‑domain incidents, coordinate escalations, and produce operational documentation and runbooks.

• Desired:

  • Prior DoD/ARNG/NETCOM/NOC experience supporting multi‑domain (NIPR/SIPR/cloud) networks.
  • Experience with SD‑WAN, WAN optimization, automated provisioning, and large‑scale site implementations.
  • Familiarity with COOP/DR planning for network services and mastery of network performance tuning and capacity planning.

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.