Network Administrator

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. 

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has delivered mission-focused, multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network engineering, software development, and platform mission support.

ALWAYS READY. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% 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.

• Deliver end-to-end IT support services to end-users focused on customer satisfaction.
• Provide Network Administration Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, Virtual Environments, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Encryption Devices, and other transports.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on IT networks.
• Perform installation, configuration, hardening, and testing for new/updated network changes.
• Implement and test patches and security fixes as required by the network operations and security center or program management office.
• Proactively monitor network health & status on the LAN and WAN.
• Interface with government and commercial ISPs.
• Provide initial stand-up of new sites via multiple network transport means (government transport, commercial ISP, SATCOM, 5G).
• Develop, execute, and improve documentation for installation, configuration, hardening, and operations and maintenance tasks.
• Document activities, status, and issues worked.
• Provide input to and follow direction from Configuration Management processes.
• Observe all technical and architectural standards and DoD/AF Guidance.
• Build and maintain positive rapport and partnerships with peers and relevant team members. 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• The employee must be able to occasionally travel away from the normal duty location, to include deployments CONUS and OCONUS.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work atypical hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and/or overtime to support 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.

EEO Statement

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.

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, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity protected veteran status and individuals with disabilities, 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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