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# Network Administrator Engineer

- **Company:** McCall Communications
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Cryptographic Protocols, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Monitoring, Routing, Nmap, Service Pack, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Snort (Software), Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9198974/network-administrator-engineer

## About the Role

Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, and LAN/WAN setups.
Security Tools: Experience with intrusion detection systems (like Snort), vulnerability scanners (like Nmap), and SIEM platforms.
Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose complex network outages or security tool failures quickly.
Communication: Skill in explaining technical risks and metrics clearly to managers and non-technical staff, Education: A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: 3 to 5+ years working in IT systems administration, network operations, or cybersecurity.
Certifications: Preferred credentials include CISSP, CISA or CEH. Required CompTIA Security+

## Description

Network Monitoring: Watch network traffic and logs for unusual activity, security threats, or performance issues.
Vulnerability Assessment: Run security scans and penetration tests to find weak spots in servers, routers, and firewalls.
Incident Response: Act as an early responder to investigate network breaches, contain threats, and fix system flaws.
Policy Compliance: Ensure all hardware, software, and configurations match internal security rules and government standards (such as HIPAA or NIST).
System Maintenance: Install security patches, configure firewalls, and update encryption protocols without hurting daily network operations.