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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Administrator - MQ-9 Enterprise - **Company:** TENAX Technologies - **Location:** Indian Springs, NV, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Satcom, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Network Operations, Software Troubleshooting, Cisco - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5becb7c258115fc3 ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI Clearance * Security+ CE (or equivalent IAT Level II certification) * 3+ years of network administration experience * Experience with Cisco routing and switching * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operational environment Preferred Qualifications * CCNA Certification * Experience supporting DoD networks * NOC, SOC, or enterprise operations experience * Knowledge of OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, and network segmentation * Experience with SATCOM, ISR, or mission systems * Familiarity with HAIPE, TACLANE, or encrypted transport solutions, If you're looking for a role where your work directly impacts mission success and you want to grow your enterprise networking experience in a highly operational environment, we'd like to hear from you. ## Description Join the team responsible for operating and sustaining the networks that enable MQ-9 Reaper missions around the world. As a Network Administrator supporting the MQ-9 Enterprise Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC), you will monitor, troubleshoot, configure, and maintain the critical infrastructure that supports aircraft control, ISR dissemination, satellite communications, and cross-domain connectivity across the MQ-9 enterprise. This is not a help desk position. You will work directly with operational networks supporting real-world missions in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced network engineers, systems administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and Air Force mission partners. What You'll Work With * Cisco routers and switches * Enterprise network monitoring platforms * SATCOM transport networks * HAIPE encryption devices * ISR video transport systems * Boundary and cross-domain architectures * ACN Transport, Combat, and Training enclaves * Mission-critical DoD enterprise networks Key Responsibilities Network Operations * Monitor and maintain enterprise MQ-9 network infrastructure * Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routing and switching environments * Support transport, boundary, and encrypted communications systems * Assist with network provisioning and operational changes * Support live operational missions with minimal downtime Troubleshooting & Incident Response * Investigate connectivity, routing, and performance issues * Support geographically dispersed MQ-9 sites worldwide * Coordinate troubleshooting efforts across multiple organizations * Escalate mission-impacting outages and provide resolution support Cybersecurity & Compliance * Assist with STIG implementation and security compliance * Support vulnerability remediation efforts * Maintain network configuration backups and documentation * Participate in RMF and cybersecurity sustainment activities ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)