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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network System Administrator - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, VoIP, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Installation Services, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, TCP/IP, Management of Software Versions, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco Firewalls, Enterprise Integration, Cisco Switches, Cisco - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9123834/network-system-administrator ## About the Role * Bachelors Degree and 4+ years of network engineering/troubleshooting experience, including routing/switching, IP/subnetting, MPLS, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, STP, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP, multicast, and enterprise WAN technologies. * Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and security devices; CCNP Route/Switch and/or Security preferred. * Strong knowledge of defense-in-depth, network/security architecture, network topology, device integrity, security controls, and emerging network technologies. * Experience with network operations, integration, test/evaluation, implementation/transition to NetOps, and change/configuration/performance management. * Strong technical documentation, analysis, reporting, presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills, including presenting to senior customers/stakeholders/management. * CompTIA Security+ Certification * Active TS/SCI clearance * Ability and Willingness to work fully onsite in Fort Meade, MD + up to 10% OCONUS travel * Preferred: + IAT Level II Certification (i.e. CISSP, CASP+, etc...), Keywords: Network Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Operations, NetOps, Network Engineering, Cisco, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Cisco Firewalls, Routing, Switching, Routing and Switching, TCP/IP, IP Networking, Subnetting, MPLS, VPN, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, STP, Spanning Tree Protocol, VLAN, LLDP, VoIP, Multicast, WAN, Enterprise WAN, WANX, Firewalls, IPS, Load Balancers, Network Security, Security Engineering, Defense-in-Depth, Network Architecture, Network Topology, Network Integration, Network Testing, Test and Evaluation, T&E, Network Implementation, Network Sustainment, Network Operations Transition, Incident Management, Problem Management, Root Cause Analysis, RCA, Performance Tuning, Configuration Management, Change Management, STIG, DISA STIG, Compliance, SOP, TTP, EIP, Engineering Implementation Plan, Cisco IOS, CCNP, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Security, Security+, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CASP+, SecurityX, IAT Level II, IAT Level III, DoD 8570, DoD ## Description The Network Systems Administrator will support the operations, engineering, and sustainment of a mission-critical IP messaging and communications network, providing hands-on technical expertise while helping develop and implement solutions that meet evolving customer and mission requirements., * Network integration, testing, security engineering, and implementation configuration support. * Collaborate with network architects to define and/or continuously improve STIG compliant configuration baselines, versioning, and compliance tracking. * Test and validate automation and best practice insertion opportunities. * Lead development of SOPs/TTPs. * Support Continuous Service Improvements (CSI). * Support system performance tuning and enhancements. * Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP). * Support tier escalation of incident management support tasks. * Active participation in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Problem Management activities. * Participate in engineering meetings to bridge the gap between operations and engineering providing operational readiness for new solutions projected to be deployed into production. * Perform highly technical maintenance involving firewalls, VPNs, IPS, and load balancers. * Provide expert knowledge of network engineering and operations, large scale enterprise network solution implementation and transition to Network Operations, as well as test and evaluation activities. 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