Returning Candidate? Log back in! Network Administrator Location US-VA-Fort Belvoir ID 2025-07-2433 Category Information Technology Position Type Full-Time Location Detail On-Site Company Overview At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com Summary

ValidaTek is seeking a Network Administrator to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

The Network Administrator will be support planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network. Duties will include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties will include monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment. 

Primary focus will be on, handling internal projects for operations, supporting driving time-sensitive initiatives, supports ITIL service area activities (problem management, incident management, service request fulfillment, etc.) and specific tasks to a successful conclusion, operations management, configuration/change management t, service level agreements (SLA).
The individual will adhere to and improve standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in a matrixed organization supporting the prime contractor and CMS. Along with a demonstrated ability to manage a team of Network & Firewall Administrators.

Qualifications Active Top Secret clearanceBS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.Experience with Cisco technologies with recent experience in Cisco ACIExperience with F5 Load balancersExperience with physical connection/access to data center hardware via console serial for router/switches & using a crash cart to connect to serversExperience with rack/stack gear, running copper/fiber cablesExperience with using ticketing/change management systems like ServiceNowExperience in following strict change control and guiding others in following the change control processMentor and provide guidance to junior network administrators.Preferred qualifications: Experience with OSI Layers, Security, Storage, VMware, Systems Administration Posted Min Pay Rate USD $85,000.00/Yr. Posted Max Pay Rate USD $105,000.00/Yr. Salary Disclosure Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications.

The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required. EEO Statement ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States.

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