Senior Network Administrator w/

Salary: $100,000 - 150,000 per year Requirements: At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining complex network infrastructure. At least 3 years of experience configuring, maintaining, and migrating Palo Alto Firewalls. At least 3 years of experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Palo Alto Panorama, or Men and Mice. At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K, 5K, and 2K), Catalyst switches, ASR and ISR routers, and Cisco Firepower. At least 3 years of experience or working knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN). At least 3 years of experience writing and maintaining SOPs, disaster recovery procedures, and troubleshooting documentation. At least 3 years of experience with network automation and scripting tools such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Ansible. At least 3 years of experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, including STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA assessments. Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts in federal environments, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Civil agencies, or military organizations. Experience on the same or a similar contract and familiarity with its customer environment and operations is highly desirable. CompTIA Security+ certification. Computing Environment (CE) certification, such as MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, or Palo Alto; this may be waived for 30 days after joining the project. Secret IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive clearance or a Tier 3 (T3) investigation; U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance are also stated as requirements. Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent years of experience. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and support complex networking solutions across customer environments and locations. Plan, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure and configurations. Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and policies for consistent, secure network operations. Monitor and optimize network performance, and ensure systems are hardened and meet security requirements. Analyze network utilization and performance using tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, and Palo Alto Panorama. Manage firmware upgrades and perform preventive maintenance on data center equipment. Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco network devices, including Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ISR, and Firepower. Support software and hardware integrations and recommend improvements to expand or upgrade the enterprise environment. Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to support network performance and scalability. Assist with network equipment and service lifecycle management, including documentation and version control. Share knowledge and help colleagues resolve technical issues. Technologies: Ansible Cisco Firmware Hardware Support LESS Network Nexus Perl Python Security More: We are partnering with hackajob to recruit a Senior Network Administrator for TekSynap, supporting an ITES task order. This position is based at Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia, in an office environment with a medium noise level. The schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with occasional evening or weekend work to meet program and contract needs; travel is expected to be less than 10%. The target salary range is $100,000–$150,000, with the final amount depending on factors including education, skills, experience, and contract and organizational requirements. We offer full-time employees health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, vacation, and holidays. This role supports a proposed government contract and is contingent on contract award and government approval; candidates may be asked to sign a Letter of Commitment. We are a fast-growing technology company focused on meeting federal customers information management needs. We maintain a drug-free workplace and may conduct drug screening as permitted by applicable laws. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. last updated 41 week of 2026