Network Administrator

Location: MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: IT / Engineering
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Hours: 7:30 am- 4:30 pm, including 1 hour of lunch. Monday- Friday

Job Summary

Lucayan Technology Solutions is seeking a highly capable Network Administrator to support the 6th Medical Group (6 MDG) at MacDill Air Force Base under a U.S. Air Force medical IT support contract. The Network Administrator will maintain, monitor, and secure enterprise network infrastructure to meet operational and security requirements. This includes managing routers, switches, and firewalls, implementing cybersecurity directives, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Conduct daily network health checks to verify system readiness and availability.
• Monitor network performance, conduct bandwidth analysis, and optimize resource usage.
• Implement DoD cybersecurity requirements (STIGs, ACAS scans, TCNOs) and maintain vulnerability compliance index (VCI) ≤ 3.
• Control user access and permissions, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues; escalate unresolved issues per established SLAs.
• Track and resolve service tickets using DHA ServiceNow and AFNET Remedy systems.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including network diagrams, SOPs, and security compliance reports.
• Perform firmware updates, patching, and configuration changes for network equipment.
• Support disaster recovery (DR) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) testing.
• Provide support for system integration and testing of upgrades, ensuring Air Force and DHA compatibility.
• Coordinate with vendors and government stakeholders to resolve complex issues.
• Comply with AFOSH (Air Force Occupational Safety and Health) standards and site-specific safety/security requirements.

Work Environment & Access

• On-site daily at 3250 Zemke Ave, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL 33621.
• Must comply with AFOSH (Air Force Occupational Safety and Health) regulations.
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC) and meet Air Force installation access requirements.
• Access to controlled/restricted areas may be required based on mission scope.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required for CAC and installation access).
• Active Secret Clearance (must be maintained).
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of professional experience in network administration.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, subnetting, and routing protocols (OSPF/EIGRP).
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper or equivalent enterprise network hardware.
• Proficiency in firewall configuration and security hardening.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies and requirements (STIGs, ACAS, RMF).
• Ability to analyze system logs, troubleshoot network outages, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ (baseline DoD 8570 requirement).
• CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA/CCNP.
• Microsoft MCSA/MCSE.
• ITIL v4 Foundation.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience supporting DoD healthcare IT environments (SGSL/SGSI/SGN).

Tools & Technologies

SolarWinds | ServiceNow | AFNET Remedy | DNS/DHCP | VMware | ACAS | Nagios | Windows Server | Linux | SSH | PRTG | Cisco IOS | STIGs | TCNOs