Junior Network Administrator

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a skilled Junior Network Administrator to support the Presidential Helicopter Software Support Activity. This role involves configuring and maintaining complex network environments, supporting mission-critical avionics systems, and ensuring the integrity and availability of network and server resources.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75k-$95k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions

• Assist in configuring and maintaining Cisco equipment, Voice over IP systems, and virtual server environments.
• Support unique avionics systems for mission-critical operations.
• Help install, configure, and maintain LANs, data communications networks, operating systems, and physical/virtual servers.
• Monitor systems and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources.
• Review system/application logs and ensure completion of scheduled jobs, including backups.
• Analyze resource consumption and manage user access controls.
• Assist with software installation, upgrades, and license maintenance.
• Support network emulation/virtualization and coordination between hardware and software systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• Knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.
• Less than 3 years of experience in IP networking design and architecture.
• Familiarity with virtual IOS environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-security environment.

Desired:

• Experience with Cisco Call Manager CUCM, Cisco Meeting Server, desired.
•  Cisco CCNA Certification, or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Certification is desired.

Education:

Candidates must meet ONE of the following:

Option 1: Degree Path

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the following fields:
• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Data Science
• Software Engineering

Option 2: Military Training Path

• Completion of one or more of the following military training courses:
• DAU DCWF WRC 451 System Administrator – Basic Playlist
• CIN A-531-0767 Tactical Computers and Network Operator
• NEC C28A Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment Foxtrot (SSEE INC F) Maintenance Technician

Option 3: Certification Path

• Possession of the following certification:
• CompTIA Security+

Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance required. Must be eligible to obtain a Yankee White clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.