Network Administrator

Overview

Network Administrator - Boise, Idaho

Company Overview Statement:

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Job Summary:

The WTRS Network Administrator at the Orchard CTC, Idaho will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and securing the Digital ranges Training System’s networks, ensuring reliable and efficient communication across all systems to enable an effective training environment for the U.S. Army. This position will provide ongoing network support, addresses availability issues, overcome performance problems, and has the administrator responsibilities for the system.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Installs, maintains, and coordinates the use of network systems
• Manages network performance, diagnoses performance problems, and undertakes tuning activities to ensure network performance meets SLA requirements
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems to ensure quality transmission service on the network
• Reports on overall network performance including frequent problems, underlying issues and plans to improve network availability, performance, and problem resolution
• Trains users, maintains, creates, and deletes user accounts
• Maintains and updates system security plans on all platforms
• Implements and coordinates network policies, procedures, and standards
• Applies government provided software patches and ensures proper operability of the system
• Is responsible for the system’s ensuring the system’s Authority To Operate (ATO) ais maintained
• Responsible for collecting and maintaining artifacts to meet Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) audits
• Must be able to travel CONUS and OCONUS to support training events and maintenance activities

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience in Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or another enterprise-grade networking equipment
• Ability to maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN
• Automate network configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell
• Configure and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions
• Conduct packet analysis and forensic investigations using Wireshark or Zeek
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems to ensure quality transmission service on the network.
• Reports on overall network performance including frequent problems, underlying issues and plans to improve network availability, performance, and problem resolution.
• Trains users, maintains, creates, and deletes user accounts.
• Maintains and updates system security plans on all platforms.
• Implements and coordinates network policies, procedures, and standards.
• Must be able to travel CONUS and OCONUS to support training events and maintenance activities.

Desired Experience:

• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, CISSP
• Strong proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Deep knowledge of multicast routing, and network segmentation strategies
• Ability to architect enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN
• Experienced in design of VPNs, VLANs, and QoS policies for secure and optimized traffic routing
• Experience in maintaining and Authority To Operate and maintaining of artifacts to meet Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) audits
• Ability to analyze packet captures using Wireshark or other forensic tools
• Proven track record in high-performance network optimization

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years
• Associate degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or
• High School and 6+ years of relevant experience.

Certifications:

• One of the following or a comparable to meet DOD8750 Certification Standards: CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, CISSP within 6 months of start date.
• CompTiA Security +

Location:

Orchard Combat Training Center- Boise Idaho

Clearance:

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Category:

Full-time-Exempt

EEO Statement:

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.