Network Administrator at MKS2 Technologies in Huntsville, AL

Job description

• The Network Admin I is responsible for installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure in support of environments. This role is network-focused and requires hands-on experience with Cisco networking devices, routers, switches, firewalls, routing and switching concepts, TCP/IP services, and secure network operations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across network and systems-adjacent technologies, collaborating with engineering teams and customers, and maintaining accurate documentation for existing networks, new implementations, and configuration changes.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Strong Cisco networking experience with routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, ARP, DHCP, DNS, and IPSec.
• Experience supporting enterprise network technologies and resolving connectivity, performance, and availability issues.
• Ability to administer, monitor, and troubleshoot firewall and security products under the network umbrella.
• Experience managing Cisco networking devices in secure enterprise or government environments.
• Ability to document network architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and changes using clear technical documentation practices.
• Familiarity with LAN/SAN networked environments, server connectivity, virtualization-adjacent infrastructure, and network dependencies across Windows and Linux systems.
• Experience validating security controls and supporting compliance activities in accordance with NIST 800-x and RMF requirements.
• Experience reviewing system, network, and security logs to troubleshoot and remediate issues.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, SCAP, or similar technologies is desirable.
• Experience with automation or scripting tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Python, JSON, or Git is a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Visio or similar tools to create and maintain network or system architecture diagrams.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of hands-on network administration, network operations, or network engineering experience supporting routed and switched environments.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is required.
• Active Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Security+ CE or other IAT Level II security certification.
• CCNA or advanced Cisco networking certification.
• Experience with VXLAN, EVPN, SDN, SD-WAN, load balancing, or advanced firewall platforms.
• VMware, VMware Horizon, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, Oracle VM, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, or other virtualization technologies.
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, LDAP, authentication protocols, and least-privilege access administration.
• PKI and SSO implementation or infrastructure experience.
• Bachelors Degree

Skills

Required

• NIST 800-x and RMF compliance
• Log review and remediation
• CCNA certification
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Preferred

• Advanced Cisco certifications
• PKI and SSO
• Microsoft Visio

Benefits

• SALARY RANGE: $ 115,000 to $130,000