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# Network Admin

- **Company:** Desktop Service Center, Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Cisco Routers, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, System Configuration, Network Security, Network Control, Network Administration, NIPRNet, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Hardware Infrastructure, Cisco
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9102257/network-admin

## About the Role

Education & Experience: High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 1-3+ years of experience in network administration, system operations, or contractor support environments.
Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance (or demonstrated eligibility for immediate TS/SCI readmission).
Core Technical Skills:
Hands-on experience maintaining LAN/WAN systems, Cisco/Juniper routing and switching equipment.
Proficiency in physical cable installation, fiber optic repair, and cable management standards.
Familiarity with classified information handling, COMSEC processes, and STIG compliance.
Operational Readiness: Ability to support mission-essential operations, including 24/7/365 emergency on-call response for critical system outages.
Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
Familiarity with the Space Surveillance Network (SSN), satellite catalog operations, or USSF/USSPACECOM environments.

## Description

Network Operations & Administration: Perform daily setup, maintenance, and monitoring for NIPRNet and SIPRNet infrastructure to guarantee network availability, throughput, and operational readiness.
Hardware & Infrastructure Support: Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, 802.1X security appliances, and related hardware components.
Security & Compliance: Implement Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs and Computer Network Defense (CND) requirements. Submit firewall exemption rules and documentation via the Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) framework.
Physical Layer & Cable Maintenance: Install, terminate, test, and repair copper and fiber-optic cabling. Maintain rack configurations, grounds, power routing, and peripheral hardware.
Incident & Change Management: Utilize NIPR/SIPR REMEDY accounts under the Change Management role to track, isolate, and resolve network outages or degradation promptly.
Facility & Systems Support: Assist with public address (Bogen TPU250) system configurations and liaise with DISA and base infrastructure teams regarding upgrades, facility mods, and future integration efforts.


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