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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, CompTIA Security+, Data Centers, Trunking, Firmware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Juniper, Firewall Services Module, Cisco Switches
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/network-administrator-hampton-va-usa-58831225

## About the Role

_ in root-cause analysis; escalate anomalies * Maintain firewall rules, ACLs, IPsec VPNs, and other security controls * Perform software/firmware upgrades and lifecycle maintenance per change management * Maintain network diagrams, inventories, and SOPs * Coordinate with senior engineers, admins, and security to resolve incidents * Participate in on-call rotation and assist during outages Tasks * Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or Master's with 2+ years of experience (additional years in lieu of degree) * Active DoD TS/SCI clearance * DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification at IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+ CE) or higher * Strong understanding of OSI, TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing (BGP, OSPF, static) and WAN technologies * Hands-on LAN switching experience on Juniper EX Series or Cisco Catalyst (VLANs, STP, trunking) * Analytical mindset with good written/verbal communication; able to work in a supervised, team-based environment Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will help install, configure, and operate enterprise network infrastructure in a security-conscious DoD environment. You will work on routing, switching, and SSR/128 Technology platforms to support backbone and edge networks. Collaborating with senior engineers and security personnel, you'll troubleshoot issues, apply updates, and maintain accurate network documentation. The position offers hands-on growth in a mission-driven setting at Langley AFB with on-site responsibilities and structured change management. Compensation / Benefits * Configure, deploy, and manage routers, switches, and SSR appliances across enterprise and edge networks * Design and implement routing policies and traffic steering on SSR/128 Technology platforms * Administer LAN switching (VLANs, STP, trunking, port security) on Juniper EX Series/Cisco Catalyst * Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) across WAN and data centers * Monitor network health and assist in root-cause analysis; escalate anomalies * Maintain firewall rules, ACLs, IPsec VPNs, and other security controls * Perform software/firmware upgrades and lifecycle maintenance per change management * Maintain network diagrams, inventories, and SOPs * Coordinate with senior engineers, admins, and security to resolve incidents * Participate in on-call rotation and assist during outages Tasks * Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or Master's with 2+ years of experience (additional years in lieu of degree) * Active DoD TS/SCI clearance * DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification at IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+ CE) or higher * Strong understanding of OSI, TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing (BGP, OSPF, static) and WAN technologies * Hands-on LAN switching experience on Juniper EX Series or Cisco Catalyst (VLANs, STP, trunking) * Analytical mindset with good written/verbal communication; able to work in a supervised, team-based environment Key requirements *


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