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# Network Security Administrator

- **Company:** Kaizen Approach, Inc
- **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Systems Integration, Load Balancing, Sonicwall, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Hardware Infrastructure, Cisco
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/6753894/network-security-administrator

## About the Role

Experience managing the daily activities of configuration and operation of Information Technology Network Security Boundaries
Experienced analyzing and resolving complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration
Experience providing detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Network Security Boundary Architecture
Experience supporting the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
Experience optimizing system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Network Security Engineer analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions
DoD 8570 Baseline Certification for IAT Level III AND three (3) of the following vendor certifications:
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
Sonicwall Network Security Administrator (SNSA)
Sonicwall Network Security Professional (SNSP)
Blue Coat Certified Proxy Administrator (BCCPA)
Cisco CCNA or higher
A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university OR Twenty (20) years of Network Security Systems Administrator experience
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

We love what we do, and that drives us to create the best possible results for our customers. We apply years of experience in Cybersecurity and Learning & Development to guide our customers in ongoing improvements that keep their employees' skills current and their companies protected.

## Description

Are you mission focused and ready to be with a company that truly values your contributions? We are currently looking to hire a Senior Network Security Systems Administrator who can provide support to Network Security Boundaries including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for the network devices, firewalls, VPNs, web proxies, load balancers, etc. In this role you will work closely with technical and government teams and communicate heavily with agency management and internal customers.

Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
Provide support for hardware problems and remain involved in the resolution process
Install/load operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance


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