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# Platform Network Administrator

- **Company:** NextMarket Hiring Solutions LLC
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $174,600.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Operating System (NOS), Data Centers, Linux, General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units, Identity and Access Management, Networking Basics, Network Monitoring, Routing, Performance Tuning, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, AI Infrastructure, Scripting, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Data Center Networking
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aa0ee7831782c45b

## About the Role

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
Certification: Current IAM Level II certification meeting applicable DoD 8570 requirements
Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international, * Foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems administration, or networking.

 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
 * Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to continuous learning.
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Familiarity with TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and basic network troubleshooting.
 * Exposure to Linux systems or Linux-based network operating systems.
 * Familiarity with Dell SONiC, NVIDIA Cumulus Linux, BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, or Spine-Leaf architectures.
 * Experience with SNMP, network monitoring, telemetry, or automation scripting.
 * Interest in AI infrastructure, GPU computing, and high-performance networking.

## Description

We are seeking a motivated and curious Platform Network Administrator to support next-generation data center networking infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.

This role is ideal for someone with a foundation in IT, systems administration, or networking who is eager to learn, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and develop expertise in modern data center technologies. You will work alongside experienced network, platform, and software engineers in a collaborative, hands-on environment., * Monitor, maintain, document, and troubleshoot data center networking infrastructure.

 * Support network deployment, configuration, upgrades, and performance optimization.
 * Develop expertise in BGP, ECMP, EVPN/VXLAN, Spine-Leaf architectures, MCLAG, and RoCEv2.
 * Assist with Linux-based network operating systems, including Dell SONiC and NVIDIA Cumulus Linux.
 * Monitor network health, investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues.
 * Collaborate with engineering teams to improve network reliability and operational efficiency.
 * Maintain technical documentation and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
 * Continuously develop technical skills through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship.