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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** CHAOS Industries
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, DevOps, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, NIPRNet, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Traffic Analysis, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-network-administrator-palo-alto-aruba-chaos-industries-10578281

## About the Role

* Minimum education:
 + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field or equivalent work experience
 * 8+ years of experience in network administration within enterprise or DoD environments.
 * Strong hands-on experience with:
 + Palo Alto firewalls (NGFW, Panorama, VPNs, threat prevention)
 + Aruba networks (switching, wireless, ClearPass NAC)
 * Deep understanding of:
 + TCP/IP, routing (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and VPNs
 + Network security principles and zero-trust architectures
 * Experience operating in classified environments (SIPR/NIPR or equivalent).
 * Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity standards (RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs).
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network issues under pressure.
 * Active DoD Secret clearance (TS preferred).

Preferred Requirements:

 * Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE or higher).
 * Aruba certifications (ACMP, ACDX, etc.).
 * Experience with:
 + Network automation (Python, Ansible, APIs)
 + Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
 + Zero Trust / SASE architectures
 + Zscaler ZIA / ZPA or similar tools
 * Background in high-availability or mission-critical systems.
 * Prior experience with defense contractors or rapid deployment environments.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design, implement, secure, and sustain mission-critical network infrastructure supporting business operations. This role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba networking solutions, along with the ability to operate in highly secure, performance-sensitive environments. This is an on-site role in Los Angeles and requires an active Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).

This position is hands-on and mission-focused, requiring ownership from architecture through operations. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, where reliability, security, and rapid problem-solving are critical. You will directly support infrastructure that enables critical national security missions, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and operational when it matters most.

 * Team mandate: work in a fast-paced, high-impact DoD program, collaborating with engineers, operators, and security teams.
 * Ownership: opportunity to influence architecture and modernization efforts, with ownership from design through sustainment., * Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures across classified and unclassified environments.
 * Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama, GlobalProtect).
 * Implement and support Aruba networking solutions (switching, wireless, ClearPass).
 * Perform network segmentation, zero-trust implementation, and policy enforcement.
 * Monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize uptime.
 * Conduct vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIGs).
 * Support incident response, including traffic analysis and threat mitigation.
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and DevOps teams to integrate secure network solutions.
 * Maintain documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and SOPs.
 * Participate in system accreditation and ATO processes., * Mission-driven mindset: you understand the operational impact of your work.
 * Extreme ownership: you take responsibility from design through sustainment.
 * Bias for action: you can make decisions and execute in ambiguous environments.
 * Systems thinking: you understand how networking integrates with broader systems.
 * Hands-on builder: not just maintaining systems-you improve and evolve them