Journeyman Network Administrator (NSGS)

As a Journeyman Network Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continuous availability, security, and performance of enterprise network infrastructure. You will be responsible for day-to-day configuration management, rapid issue resolution, and executing system maintenance routines. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate directly with the Sustainment team to manage and resolve technical support tickets, ensuring timely resolution of network operational issues.
• Perform hands-on switch and router configurations to optimize network routing, VLAN performance, and secure traffic distribution.
• Schedule, test, and push critical system updates, security patches, and firmware upgrades across all network infrastructure platforms.
• Travel to remote operational locations on short notice to troubleshoot, repair, and remedy high-priority network failures and critical efforts.
• Execute core daily network maintenance tasks, including performance monitoring, log reviews, and infrastructure health checks.
• Maintain up-to-date configuration documentation, topology maps, and deployment logs for all active networking equipment.
• Coordinate actively with engineering leads and field technicians to expedite hardware replacements and circuit troubleshooting.
• Support operational efficiencies by identifying recurring system issues and implementing standardized configuration workflows.

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience), * Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+).

• Proven experience working as a Network Administrator or Network Engineer in an enterprise or federal environment, managing daily ticket queues.
• Demonstrated experience implementing hands-on configuration changes on core network devices (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Direct experience testing and deployment of network system updates, security patches, and OS upgrades across distributed nodes.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations to lead high-priority troubleshooting and equipment restoration efforts.
• Proficiency in standard network administration tools, CLI management interfaces, and integrated ticketing/status portals.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance Preferred Skills and Experience

• Direct experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard missions, specifically working with Sustainment, C5I, or similar technical network directorates.
• Active technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+) are highly preferred.
• Familiarity with remote access configurations, secure enclaves, or specialized maritime/military networking architectures.
• Experience using centralized network monitoring and automation platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, Ansible).
• Understanding of federal change management processes and military cybersecurity compliance directives.

Posted Salary Range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $113,000.00 /Yr.