Network Administrator - Military veterans preferred

Intelligent Waves, LLC


Network Administrator

US-AK-Eielson AFB

Job ID: 2025-4291
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Platform Mission Support
Crowd Sourced Data Support-Eielson AFB

Overview

Intelligent Waves is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Network Administrator to support our mission critical work in support of our government customer at Eielson AFB, AK. Key responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, implementing network updates, and ensuring security through patching and hardening. The role also involves monitoring LAN/WAN health, collaborating with ISPs, and setting up new sites using transport methods like SATCOM and 5G. Strong documentation skills are essential for maintaining installation, configuration, and operational processes. 

Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance.

ALWAYS READY. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN.

Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 75% of the time and will be reimbursed based on IW policy, GSA Per Diem rates and DoD Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) as required.

Security Clearance: The Network Administrator must be a United States citizen and hold a current DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.

IT Support and Network Administration

• Deliver end-to-end IT support services to end-users with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

• Provide network administration for Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, Virtual Environments, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Encryption Devices, and other transport systems.

• Perform installation, configuration, hardening, and testing for new and updated network changes.

• Perform regular preventative maintenance on IT networks.

• Proactively monitor network health and status across LAN and WAN environments.

Security and Compliance

• Implement and test patches and security fixes as required by the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) or Program Management Office (PMO).

• Observe all technical and architectural standards, as well as Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force (AF) guidance.

• Provide input to and comply with Configuration Management (CM) processes.

Network Operations and Expansion

• Interface with government and commercial Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

• Provide initial stand-up of new sites utilizing multiple network transport methods, including government transport, commercial ISP, SATCOM, and 5G technologies.

• Develop, execute, and refine documentation related to installation, configuration, hardening, and operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks.

Documentation and Communication

• Document activities, statuses, and issues encountered during operations.

• Build and maintain positive rapport and effective partnerships with peers and relevant team members.

Additional Duties and Requirements

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Ability to occasionally travel away from the normal duty location, including CONUS and OCONUS deployments.

• Willingness and ability to travel via military and commercial aircraft.

• Availability to work atypical hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and/or overtime to meet mission requirements.

• Possess a Bachelor degree in a Computer Science related field or the equivalent combination of at least four (4) years of related education, professional training, or work experience.
• Possess at least five (5) years of experience in Network Administration (preferably in an Air Force environment).
• Possess an IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M (i.e., Sec+ CE [MCSA]).
• Possess experience in providing Configuration Management, Fault Management, Network Administration, and Documentation support services preferred.
• Possess knowledge of common base-level (Air Force) communication and IT systems, as well as familiarity with Air Force Instructions (17 and 33 series), especially 33-115v1.
• The ability to have a thorough understanding of the customer's mission needs and be completely knowledgeable of hardware and software capabilities and limitations supporting that functional system.

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has remained committed to providing quality engineering, operations, and intelligence solutions to our clients and it all starts with YOU. 

Intelligent Waves provides a great and generous benefits package to include medical, dental and vision, paid PTO, life & disability packages. We also invest in our employees' futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much, much more. 

Clearance Statement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

EEO Statement

Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, IW is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates and current employees. As part of this commitment, IW will ensure that those in need are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humanresources@intelligentwaves.com.

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