Network Administrator

Req ID: 39491

Summary

Network Administrator

Fort Carson, Colorado

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employers core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chenega Advanced Solutions and Intelligence Services, LLC (CASIS), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. CASIS is an 8(a), ANC-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ. We are a professional services provider specializing in the delivery of Intelligence Operations and Cyber Support Services to the Department of Defense (DoD) & other agencies within the U.S. Government (USG).

CASIS is a part of Chenega Corporations Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU). The SBU operates as a leveraged services model that increases the depth & scalability of our support staff while reducing costs to our customers. Chenega MIOS has over 1,700 employees located across the United States & internationally, with experience that includes management of contracts valued at $2 Billion that provide services to large federal agencies.

The Network Administrator shall provide administration, configuration, operations, and maintenance services for the Fort Carson Network Management System.

Responsibilities

• Analyze LAN utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures of classified and unclassified networks.
• Operate and maintain the network architecture for both NIPRNET and SIPRNET AITSC classification domains.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and fine-tune components such as switches, routers, encryption devices, 802.11 wireless controllers, antennas and access points, 802.16 antennas, firewalls, and VPN concentrators within the overall network connectivity. Operate and maintain the Layer 3 and Layer 2 environment with knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Air Fortress, and TACLANE operating platforms.
• Monitor and maintain operational capability and security standards on network management systems, including Tivoli Netcool, Info Vista, BMC True Sight Automation for Networks, Ribbon Call Controllers, Cisco Prime, Cisco Catalyst Center , Cisco Identity Services Engine, Juniper JUNOS Space, Cisco Security Manager, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, and other related NMS operating systems.
• Monitor operation of the WLAN, LAN, and WAN, ensuring hardware and network operating software are functioning properly and that operational standards are met.
• Perform function tests of system components to identify and resolve technical problems, analyze system malfunctions, implement necessary corrective actions, and provide ongoing support for the resolution of complex problems and operating malfunctions.
• Perform system backups to ensure expedient restoration of the database for the respective network equipment.
• Configure, monitor, install, patch, and harden network systems according to DoD security directives.
• Develop documentation to assist the government with best business practices and standard operating procedures for supported technologies and system deployments.
• Comply with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures of DOD and DA IT Management and IT programs.
• Perform and maintain security remediation, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), STIG requirements, etc. All IAVAs, STIGs, etc., will be considered high priorities and shall be completed within the timelines assigned.
• Review, validate information, and perform corrections as needed for all checklists and controls referring to Cyber Operations Risk Assessments (CORA) and RMF quarterly.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and analyze technologies such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS/VPLS, spanning tree protocols, e.g., MSTP, RSTP, PVST, Multicast, 802.1x, 802.11, 802.16, IPSEC, VPN, DMVPN, SDN, VRRP/VRRS/HSRP, RADIUS, TACACS, SNMP, Link Aggregation, ( Remove Q-in-Q Tunneling), QoS, VoIP, VTC, and similar network technologies.
• Provide or extend network connectivity within the guidelines of the Army Information Technology Services Catalog (AITSC) to a location within Fort Carson W-RNEC and LNECs.
• (Remove-Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and fine-tune network connection between Fort Knox, KY, and Fort Carson, CO to support data replication and rapid system failover for operational risk mitigation of the iPERMS Continuity Of Operations Planning (COOP). Contractor personnel shall be knowledgeable with all security classification guidance pertaining to COOP, including DoD Defense Continuity Security Classification Guide, 1 Sep 2022, and subsequent versions, to ensure information that is classified is not generated or stored on unclassified systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 3+ years experience OR
• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years experience
• The candidate shall acquire and maintain at least one (1) of the following certifications within 6 months of employment:
• Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
• CompTIA Security + CE certificate.
• Secret clearance with T3 Security Investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ensure technical coverage across key areas: network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) to support infrastructure needs.
• Integrate troubleshooting and security management into risk mitigation and operational continuity plans.
• Include hardware/software installation and maintenance in scope planning and resource scheduling.
• Require thorough documentation of network configurations to support knowledge transfer and disaster recovery.
• Prioritize soft skills like problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail when assigning roles or hiring.
• Align network administration tasks with project milestones to avoid delays and ensure cross-functional coordination.

How youll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe theres always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

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Chenega MIOSs culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

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Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $74,300.00/Yr. Up to USD $90,000.00/Yr.

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