Network Administrator

Compass Point an AKIMA company is seeking a Network Administrator to join our team supporting USSOCOM. The Network Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise LAN/WAN environments supporting mission-essential operations. This position serves as a technical expert, responsible for monitoring network infrastructure, performing initial triage on emerging issues, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to maintain and enhance network capabilities. The Network Administrator supports a wide range of technologies, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, VPNs, SIEM tools, and zero-trust platforms, while upholding government policies, documenting network configurations, and resolving trouble tickets to sustain seamless connectivity across the organization. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively to network incidents and operational demands in a dynamic, high-visibility environment. Veterans encouraged to apply.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Monitors the LAN and WAN equipment and circuits utilizing Riverbed Event Manager.
• Performs initial triage and resolves or escalates technical problems for established networks.
• Serves as the technical specialist in network problems and emergencies; assists in troubleshooting and resolution of network production problems.
• Maintains network operations, expansion, and potential abuse through enterprise network intrusion detection system, firewalls, and VPN devices.
• Works with the Systems Engineer in network design analysis and configuration validation.
• Maintains documentation, which may include CMDB information, as-built drawings, circuit inventory, equipment inventory, configurations, and training materials.
• Performs project work as assigned by the Senior Team members.
• Accurately documents instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal.
• Administers the operation of all LAN/WAN-related network services according to Government policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and implements network software and hardware upgrades.
• Troubleshoots and resolves LAN/WAN performance, connectivity, and related network problems.
• Administers LAN/WAN security, antivirus, and spam control measures.
• Uses a variety of tools to monitor and troubleshoot the network.
• Creates monitoring reports and logs and ensures the functionality of links.
• Documents and maintains network topologies.
• Resolves ticket requests, works to resolve incidents, and escalates to the Engineering team when required.
• Represents USSOCOM and interfaces with software and hardware vendors for support issues.
• Manages systems using identity and access management (IAM), security information and event management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk), endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and other tools used in support of zero trust by vendors such as AppGate, Okta, Splunk, ForgeRock, Nutanix, Zscaler, Cisco, CrowdStrike, AWS, etc.

• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Min 6 years with HS Diploma, 4 years with AS/AA degree, 2 years with BS/BA
• CCNA Certification
• Must have DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Proficient with Windows 10 and later Windows operating systems.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux.
• Proficiency with the latest versions of Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Professional, dependable attitude that is oriented towards customers, and a cooperative and positive spirit in working with other team members.
• Ability to work independently.

Work Where it Matters

Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Compass Point, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Compass Point provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more.