Network Administration II NETWO014313 Position Available In Madison, Mississippi

DescriptionNetwork Administrator II – “W-TRS” Hohenfels, GermanyOnsite RoleThe WTRS Network Administrator at the Joint Multination Readiness Center (JMRC) Hohenfels will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and securing the Combat Training Center’s networks, ensuring reliable and efficient communication across all systems to enable an effective training environment for the US forces and allies conducting training at the center.

Required Skills:

5+ years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience related to network administrationExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and teamwork abilitiesExperience in Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or another enterprise-grade networking equipmentAbility to maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and SD-WANExperienced in maintenance and optimization of VPNs, VLANs, and QoS, NAC, and identity-based network access control systems policies for secure and optimized traffic routingProficient in implementing and managing network security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and Zero Trust architectures using STIGs, SCG and relevant NIST controls.

Capable of optimizing high-speed data transfer, load balancing, and bandwidth utilization across global networksAutomate network configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShellTroubleshoot and optimize BGP, OSPF, and MPLS routing protocols for optimal data flowPerform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risksOversee network monitoring and analytics using SNMP, NetFlow, and AI-driven anomaly detectionMonitor network traffic and security events in real time using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel)Investigate and respond to network intrusions, anomalies, and security incidentsConfigure and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutionsConduct packet analysis and forensic investigations using Wireshark or ZeekDevelop and implement network hardening strategies to mitigate vulnerabilitiesAutomate security processes with Python, PowerShell, or Ansible for rapid responseCollaborate with SOC analysts and security teams to improve incident response proceduresImplement zero-trust networking, micro-segmentation, and secure access policiesEnsure compliance with security frameworks such as

NIST, CIS, ISO

27001, or

MITRE ATT&CKDesired Skills:

Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, CISSPStrong proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Deep knowledge of multicast routing, and network segmentation strategiesAbility to architect enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and SD-WANExperienced in design of VPNs, VLANs, and QoS policies for secure and optimized traffic routingExperience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)Ability to analyze packet captures using Wireshark or other forensic toolsProven track record in high-performance network optimization

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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