Network Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator - Mission IT Operator
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Job Category: Information Technology
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Company Overview:
Stillwater is seeking a Network Administrator - Mission IT Operator to support a critical 24x7 engineering operations team in Las Cruces, NM. This role provides essential support for detection, isolation, and resolution of mission-critical ground segment issues and serves as the first responder for site-wide technical anomalies. Candidates will work within a high-visibility, multi-location enterprise and directly support customer mission needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain optimal performance of technical baseline infrastructure to ensure continuous mission support.
• Monitor, recognize, evaluate, and troubleshoot system and network issues in real time.
• Maintain privileged user access across multiple high-priority systems.
• Interface daily with senior government officials, international partners, engineers, and system operators.
• Interpret system documentation and log anomalies using discrepancy tracking tools.
• Gather data during system failures and coordinate resolution as a single point of contact.
• Escalate issues to Tier 2 support when necessary and conduct call-ins as required.
• Collaborate with enterprise-wide engineering teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Configure, maintain, and support internal and external network systems.
• Develop, maintain, and secure all systems, network configurations, and applications.
• Troubleshoot network performance and contribute to disaster recovery planning.
• Recommend software/hardware upgrades and provide end-user technical support.
• Participate in routine software operations and maintenance tasks.

Work Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts , 7 days a week, with shift rotation every 3 months:
• Day Shift: 0600-1800
• Night Shift: 1800-0600

This position supports 24x7 operations, including weekends and holidays.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• AA degree in technical discipline
• 4-12 years of relevant experience
• Broad understanding of high-priority systems in a multi-location environment
• Excellent communication skills for effective coordination across distributed teams
• Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Certification (Security+ required)
• Willingness to work non-standard hours and rotating shifts
• ITIL Foundation certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in system administration for UNIX, Linux, and Windows
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware)
• Knowledge of Enterprise Management Systems such as HP OpenView and CA-based tools
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Stillwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age veteran status or any other protected class. If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability please contact us at
571-525 2482