Junior Network Administrator

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

• Assist in the configuration, deployment, and management of routers, switches, and Session Smart Router (SSR) appliances.
• Support the design and implementation of routing policies, service policies, and traffic steering configurations on SSR/128 Technology platforms.
• Perform LAN switching administration including VLAN configuration, spanning tree, trunking, and port security on Juniper EX Series and/or Cisco Catalyst platforms.
• Assist with the configuration and troubleshooting of routing protocols including OSPF and BGP across enterprise WAN and data center environments.
• Monitor network health, availability, latency, and throughput using network management tools; escalate anomalies and assist in root cause analysis.
• Support configuration and maintenance of firewall rules, access control lists (ACLs), IPsec VPN tunnels, and other network security controls.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Active and current DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification at IAT Level II - CompTIA Security+ CE required at minimum.
• Demonstrated understanding of OSI model, TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, static routing), and WAN technologies.
• Practical experience with LAN switching concepts on Juniper EX Series or Cisco Catalyst platforms, including VLANs, STP, and trucking.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment under supervision.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with routing and switching platforms.
• Work within a structured and security-conscious environment.
• Support a critical mission with engaging work.
  
  

Apply via Haystack today!