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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Administrator - **Company:** Obsidian Solutions Group - **Location:** Fayetteville, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Connections, Network Monitoring, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cybercrime, Firewall Services Module, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b262f1be96c2f55b ## About the Role * Associate degree in a related technical discipline OR equivalent military training (e.g., 25B, 25H, 25N) * Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required, * Current certification meeting DCWF Network Operations Specialist (441) Intermediate proficiency (Security+, CCNA, or Network+) * Networking concepts, architectures, and protocols * Cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation practices * Network security principles and tools * Network systems management and monitoring tools * Network troubleshooting and diagnostic methodologies * Configuration/maintenance of routers, switches, and firewalls * Security technologies (VPNs, firewalls, IDS) Minimal Background/Experience Required: * Three years of senior technical experience on a DoD network * Extensive hands-on experience configuring and managing Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs ## Description Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Network Administrator to configure, secure, operate, and maintain DoD network environments in support of mission requirements. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise with Cisco network devices, strong understanding of cyber threats, and experience managing secure military networks. This role ensures reliable, resilient, and compliant network operations across all supported systems., * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. * Administer and secure DoD network environments in accordance with cybersecurity policies and industry best practices. * Monitor network performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain optimal system availability. * Manage network infrastructure upgrades, device configurations, and patching schedules. * Diagnose and resolve network connectivity problems using advanced tools and methodologies. * Implement network security controls including intrusion detection systems, firewall policies, encryption, and secure tunneling. * Analyze cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risks affecting network systems and develop mitigation strategies. * Support documentation of network diagrams, configurations, inventories, and standard operating procedures. * Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure network compliance and vulnerability remediation. * Provide technical guidance to staff and assist in developing secure network architecture solutions. * Support continuity of operations through redundancy planning and disaster recovery readiness. * Maintain accurate logs, audit data, and configuration baselines in accordance with DoD policy. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)