Network Administrator
PeopleTec, Inc. Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The Network Administrator will configure and maintain network infrastructure including switches, routers, and firewalls while supporting Windows and Linux server environments. They will also assist in the setup and integration of Hardware-in-the-Loop and Software-in-the-Loop lab environments for mission systems.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 2-5 years of IT infrastructure experience and hold an active DoD 8140/8570-compliant IAT or IAM Level II certification. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and an active DoD Secret clearance are required for this position.
Benefits
Full description
Opportunity
PeopleTec is currently seeking a Network Administrator to support our Huntsville, AL location.
We are supporting the integration, verification, and test of next-generation aviation and mission systems utilizing deterministic Ethernet-based Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE) and Digital Backbone (DBB) architectures within Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SWIL) environments. We are seeking engineers who thrive in complex integration environments and are passionate about advancing secure, resilient, and interoperable mission systems for airborne platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and network appliances.
- Support Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux systems, and VMware infrastructure.
- Perform network monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, backups, and documentation.
- Support HWIL/SWIL lab setup, device integration, and test execution.
- Maintain STIG compliance and assist with RMF/ATO activities.
- Work with engineers to deploy and validate network changes.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience
- 2–5 years of network administration or IT infrastructure experience.
- Experience with Cisco networking, VLANs, routing/switching, Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux, VMware.
- Experience troubleshooting enterprise networks.
- Possession of an active DoD 8140/8570-compliant IAT or IAM Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or equivalent).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire and maintain this level of clearance during employment.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited institution.
Desired Skills
- Possession of an active CCNA certification or equivalent industry-recognized networking certification.
- Possession of Network+ or equivalent foundational networking certification.
- Familiarity with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), or other real-time/distributed networking technologies.
- Experience supporting HWIL, SWIL, SIL, or integrated test environments.
- Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience supporting aviation, avionics, or mission system integration programs.
- Familiarity with avionics data bus technologies such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, ARINC 664 (AFDX), CAN Bus, or TSN.
- Experience with distributed simulation environments utilizing DIS or HLA standards.
Overview
People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
Come Experience It.
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EEO Statement
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
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