Network Administrator

McBride Consulting is seeking a Network Administrator to support the Training Division (AFLCMC/WNR) at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. The WNR Division serves as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition, and sustainment authority, delivering comprehensive and mission-critical support to the war-fighter. The division supports a broad portfolio of Air Force systems including Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Air Combat Training, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, and Combat Survivor Evader Locater systems. The division also provides ongoing support to depot-level sustainment efforts, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and partners across the U.S. Army, Navy, PACAF, ACC, AFMC, and AETC.

This role specifically supports the Live Mission Operations Capability (LMOC) program. LMOC enables real-time weapon modeling and automated data delivery for live training and debrief environments, enhancing training fidelity, density, and effectiveness across mission planning, execution, reconstruction, and review.

Responsibilities:

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, the Senior Network Administrator provides expert-level technical support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with planning, execution, and decision-making throughout the acquisition life-cycle.

The Network Administrator will perform a wide range of duties supporting both classified and unclassified systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functional areas:

System and Network Administration

• Provide system administration support for LAN, WAN, web, and communication systems across classified and unclassified environments

• Support network security for command and control systems

• Provide classified communication venues for product teams to discuss sensitive requirements, designs, and system shortfalls

• Assist with assessment, development, implementation, management, maintenance, and administration of LANs, electronic messaging services, telecommunications infrastructure, and government IT services

• Perform VMware server administration, including high-availability server solutions

• Assist with installation of communications cabling, including CAT5 and fiber cabling

• Plan, coordinate, install, and analyze government-furnished computer systems

• Develop and implement system upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of IT infrastructure

• Conduct analysis of system usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, and hardware/software performance

Application and Help Desk Support

• Assist with development of web-based IT equipment management systems and government software applications

• Provide help desk support, including management of IT trouble tickets

• Support user access to government acquisition and life-cycle applications such as ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, DSAMS, and related systems

CyberSecurity and Certification Support

• Develop documentation and artifacts required to certify classified and unclassified network systems

• Support DIACAP or RMF certification efforts for classified and unclassified infrastructure

• Review proposed system and software designs for security risks and usability

• Advise government leadership on system security shortfalls and improvement areas

Systems Integration and Analysis

• Resolve integration issues between new systems and existing infrastructure

• Monitor emerging technologies to recommend effective solutions

• Perform systems analysis for project tracking systems

• Support IT and communications systems including network infrastructure, wireless systems, and voice systems

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance

Education & Experience: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience in the respective discipline, including 3 years in the DoD, OR

• 7 years of directly related experience, including 5 years in the DoD

Certifications:

• DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Experience in information systems technology and computer science

• Background in business systems

• Proficiency with LAN/WAN environments and VMware server administration

• Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks

• Familiarity with DIACAP or RMF processes

• Knowledge of government IT applications including ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, and DSAMS

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience supporting DoD personnel and cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage help desk operations in a classified environment

Additional Information

Location: Hill AFB, Ogden, UT

Work Schedule: On-site

Travel: Less than 10%

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental

insurance

• Health

insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional

development assistance

• Referral

program

• Vision

insurance