Spalding, a Saalex company
Senior Network Administrator
Spalding, a Saalex company, Lexington Park, Maryland, United States, 20653
Senior Network Administrator
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, seeks a skilled Senior 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.
Base Pay Range : $129,000 – $148,000 annually (depending on experience)
Position Type : Full‑Time Work Location : Onsite
Essential Functions
Configure and maintain Cisco equipment, Voice‑over‑IP systems, and virtual server environments.
Support and manage unique avionics systems for mission‑critical operations.
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.
Install and upgrade software; maintain software licenses.
Lead network emulation/virtualization efforts and coordinate between hardware and software systems.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical strategy.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in IP networking design and architecture.
Extensive experience with virtual IOS environments.
Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high‑security environment.
Desired
Experience with Cisco Call Manager CUCM, Cisco Meeting Server.
CCNA or CCNP certification is desired.
Experience with avionics systems or mission‑critical military environments.
Familiarity with secure communications infrastructure and tactical systems.
Prior experience supporting classified programs or DoD networks.
Education
Option 1: Degree Path
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
Option 2: Military Training Path
Completion of one or more specified military training courses.
Option 3: Certification Path
Possession of one or more certifications such as CCSP, CCNP Security, CompTIA SecurityX, FITSP‑O, GFACT, or GSEC.
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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Base Pay Range : $129,000 – $148,000 annually (depending on experience)
Position Type : Full‑Time Work Location : Onsite
Essential Functions
Configure and maintain Cisco equipment, Voice‑over‑IP systems, and virtual server environments.
Support and manage unique avionics systems for mission‑critical operations.
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.
Install and upgrade software; maintain software licenses.
Lead network emulation/virtualization efforts and coordinate between hardware and software systems.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical strategy.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in IP networking design and architecture.
Extensive experience with virtual IOS environments.
Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high‑security environment.
Desired
Experience with Cisco Call Manager CUCM, Cisco Meeting Server.
CCNA or CCNP certification is desired.
Experience with avionics systems or mission‑critical military environments.
Familiarity with secure communications infrastructure and tactical systems.
Prior experience supporting classified programs or DoD networks.
Education
Option 1: Degree Path
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
Option 2: Military Training Path
Completion of one or more specified military training courses.
Option 3: Certification Path
Possession of one or more certifications such as CCSP, CCNP Security, CompTIA SecurityX, FITSP‑O, GFACT, or GSEC.
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
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