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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** CHAOS Industries
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, NIPRNet, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Traffic Analysis, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Palo Alto Networks, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e52914d8-5287-46a2-83b8-6b25b60849cf

## About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design, implement, secure, and sustain mission-critical network infrastructure supporting business operations. This role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba networking solutions, along with the ability to operate in highly secure, performance-sensitive environments.

This position is hands-on and mission-focused, requiring ownership from architecture through operations. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, where reliability, security, and rapid problem-solving are critical., * 8+ years of experience in network administration within enterprise or DoD environments

 * Strong hands-on experience with:

 * Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW, Panorama, VPNs, threat prevention)
 * Aruba Networks (switching, wireless, ClearPass NAC)

Deep understanding of:

 * TCP/IP, routing (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, VPNs
 * Network security principles and zero-trust architectures

Experience operating in classified environments (SIPR/NIPR or equivalent)

Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity standards (RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs)

Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network issues under pressure

Active DoD Secret clearance (TS preferred)
Preferred Requirements:

 * Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE or higher)
 * Aruba certifications (ACMP, ACDX, etc.)
 * Experience with:

 * Network automation (Python, Ansible, APIs)
 * Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
 * Zero Trust / SASE architectures
 * Zscaler ZIA / ZPA or similar tools

Background in high-availability or mission-critical systems, Prior experience with defense contractors or rapid deployment environments

## Description

* Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures across classified and unclassified environments
 * Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama, GlobalProtect)
 * Implement and support Aruba networking solutions (switching, wireless, ClearPass)
 * Perform network segmentation, zero-trust implementation, and policy enforcement
 * Monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize uptime
 * Conduct vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIGs)
 * Support incident response, including traffic analysis and threat mitigation
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and DevOps teams to integrate secure network solutions
 * Maintain documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and SOPs
 * Participate in system accreditation and ATO processes


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