Senior Network Administrator

ClearanceJobs is currently partnering with a government contractor to assist in hiring a Senior Network Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis. This position must be performed onsite in Suffolk, VA at a U.S. Navy Customer Facility and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Location: Suffolk, VA (Onsite at U.S. Navy Customer Facility / Relocation Fees will be considered)
• Work Hours: This position will work a schedule of 7am – 3pm, 5 days per week, to include weekends and a rotating on-call requirement
• Salary Range: $155,000 – $185,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• a high-priority U.S. Navy program
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance

Note: This position offers direct advancement in Principal Network Architect or Technical Program Manager roles within our Network Modernization Division. Engineers will receive mentorship, certification support (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Azure, SD-WAN, Zero Trust), and hands-on experience delivering mission-critical modernization across the Navy enterprise.

PEO DIGITAL NETWORK MODERNIZATION

Position Overview:
ClearanceJobs’ customer is a veteran-owned small business dedicated to empowering the U.S. Navy through digital transformation and mission resiliency. They are seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer to serve as a Network Administrator supporting the Naval Exchange Point (NXP) network solution. This position plays a pivotal role in sustaining and optimizing a newly deployed Navy enterprise transport network—a mission-critical environment that ensures 24/7/365 availability and operational reliability across the Naval Enterprise. You will join a high- performance engineering team that embodies our company’s commitment to innovation, service excellence, and mission success.

Responsibilities:
• Provide Tier 2 operations support to rapidly identify, triage, and resolve network or system outages, escalating to Tier 3 as needed.
• Monitor the performance, availability, and integrity of multiple Naval Exchange Points using advanced visibility and automation tools.
• Perform ongoing system maintenance, configuration corrections, hardware/software updates, and version control.
• Administer and maintain privileged access management solutions to safeguard critical assets.
• Continuously validate failover and disaster recovery procedures to ensure mission resiliency.
• Manage hardware and software lifecycle processes, including upgrades, patching, and deployment of new builds.
• Maintain asset and configuration management systems, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability.
• Support change, incident, and problem management processes in compliance with Navy standards.
• Fulfill system and operational reporting requirements to maintain audit- ready documentation for cybersecurity and performance compliance.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• At least two (2) years of experience supporting large-scale enterprise network or systems environments.
• Experience with Linux (RHEL 8+), Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy administration.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, BASH, PowerShell, or similar tools.
• Experience with Ansible (Tower), Puppet, Chef, Terraform, Jenkins, or containerized environments.
• Experience deploying virtual machines in VMware vSphere environments.
• Working knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN appliances.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and subnetting principles.
• IAT Level II Certification required (Security+ CE and OS certification).
• Ability to work rotating on-call shifts and provide 24x7 support coverage.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Nautobot, RHEL Satellite, Infoblox DDI, or Red Hat Linux 8.
• Experience supporting enterprise transport or tactical Navy networks.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or Microsoft Certified:
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
• Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence and mission-focused service delivery.

Why Join the Team?
ClearanceJobs’ customer combines innovation, precision, and purpose to modernize and sustain Navy networks that enable global mission success. As part of our Network Modernization and Digital Transformation initiatives, you will help strengthen the Navy’s enterprise through secure, automated, and resilient infrastructure. You’ll gain hands-on experience with cloud integration, AI-driven network visibility, and Zero Trust frameworks—all while shaping the next generation of Navy communications.