Network Administrator

Jefferson is seeking Network Administrator to support the USAF 505th Test and Training Group.

This role will be Onsite at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00-$90,000.00. The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you'll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring, operating and maintaining encryption devices; performing hardware, software or firmware upgrades.
• Loading, rekeying and remotely managing encryption devices.
• Handling, managing and securing COMSEC material IAW AFMAN 17-1302-O, Communications Security Operations.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support (diagnosis, analysis and troubleshooting and resolution for more complex network, client and end-user connectivity issues escalated by Tier 1 technical support staff)
• Add and remove client devices (e.g., PCs, Thin Clients, VoIPs, VoSIPs, VTCs, DVTCs, peripherals, etc.) from networks.
• Operate and maintain call manager (Cisco Unified Communications Manager).
• Implement adds, moves and changes; and manage DHCP reservations.
• Update and patch network equipment, firmware and software to ensure configuration and cybersecurity compliance.
• Operate and maintain access control systems; and manage and configure MAC address authentication.
• Administer network administrative accounts and access.
• Operate and maintain network monitoring and analysis tools and detect, analyze and resolve network infrastructure and systems problems.
• Assist with the tracking and management of COTS licenses, warranties, service level agreements renewals for network equipment and software.
• Support interior existing and new network cabling/wiring infrastructure (fiber and copper) to include installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and replacing cabling/wiring; and ensure cabling/wiring and patch panels are properly installed and labeled IAW TIA/EIA and local standards.
• Assist with circuit actions to include preparing and coordinating requests for service, engineering, installing, testing and accepting or removing circuits per Telecommunications Service Orders.
• Preparing and maintaining circuit documentation and historical records.
• Update and maintain AOC network configuration and connectivity drawings, diagrams and engineering and installation documentation, and publish semi-annually.
• Manage, guide and train other Network Administrators and support personnel to ensure effective delivery and operation of the enterprise Network capabilities.
• Monitor and control network performance, utilization and capacity to ensure optimal performance, availability, serviceability and recoverability; and report any vulnerabilities or deficiencies.
• Evaluate current infrastructure, research current technologies/solutions; and provide hardware/software upgrade and replacement recommendations for end-of-life/end-of support COTS products.

Required Qualifications:

• Top Secret (TS) security clearance w/SCI eligibility.

Benefit Overview:

• Health Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement Plan Match
• Competitive Annual Leave Package
• Education Reimbursement
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Domestic and Global Health Insurance
• Floating Holidays