Network Administrator Lava Valley Solutions Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Contract $76,400 - $92,100 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Switch testing Teamwork Network switch Remote access software Network router BGP L3 switch L2 switch EIGRP Full Job Description Overview We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Network Administrator to deploy, manage, and protect enterprise network architectures directly on U.S. Military Installations. In this role, you will cross-functionally manage standard enterprise network utilities alongside rigid, mission-critical federal compliance landscapes. This role requires highly specialized Department of Defense (DoD) network infrastructure installation and configuration, information assurance, cryptographic monitoring, and base-level collaboration. Join our dynamic team as a Network Administrator and become the cornerstone of our IT infrastructure! In this vital role, you will design, implement, and maintain complex network systems that support our organization's growth and operational excellence. Your expertise will ensure seamless connectivity, robust security, and high availability across diverse environments. This is your opportunity to leverage cutting-edge network routers, switches and advanced network security protocols to empower military operations. If you thrive in a dynamic and innovative settings and are passionate about optimizing network performance, we want to hear from you!

Core Duties & Responsibilities Hardware & Specialized Infrastructure Management:

Install, configure, and support enterprise-level network hardware including Cisco routers, switches, adaptive security appliances (ASA), firewalls, cryptographic equipment, and regular backup configurations. Manage and support enterprise network infrastructure including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), and MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) configurations to ensure reliable connectivity and optimal performance. Design and deploy scalable network solutions utilizing routing protocols like

OSPF, BGP, EIGRP

; load balancers; high availability architectures; and network switching strategies to support business needs.

Base & Enterprise Network Operations:

Install, configure, monitor, and maintain

LAN/WAN/WLAN

infrastructure and wireless access points across military facilities to ensure maximum uptime, optimal traffic performance, and secure network access.

DoD Compliance & Security Infrastructure:

Implement, enforce, and audit organizational network security policies, access controls, and strict compliance with DoD Information Assurance (IA) standards, STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), and RMF (Risk Management Framework) protocols. Implement and oversee network security measures including PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), IDS (Intrusion Detection System), firewall policies, SSO (Single Sign-On), encryption protocols, and vulnerability assessments.

Secure Remote Access & Segmentation:

Manage enterprise VPN connections, remote access infrastructure, and complex VLAN segmentation to maintain secure boundaries between networks.

On-Site Collaboration & Vendor Relations:

Coordinate directly with base communications squadrons, military personnel, ISP representatives, defense contractors, and external vendors to execute hardware upgrades, resolve circuit issues, and manage system migrations.

Incident Response & Advanced Troubleshooting:

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network connectivity failures, provide rapid root-cause analysis, and execute disaster recovery processes for mission-critical classified and unclassified systems. Monitor network health and implement proactive measures for network security and performance optimization.

Audit-Ready Documentation:

Maintain hyper-precise network architecture documentation, topology maps configuration records, equipment inventories, and cryptographic logs in strict adherence with military audit readiness standards. Qualifications Proven experience in computer networking with a strong understanding of network protocols including

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, SFTP, FTP, HTTPS.

Hands-on knowledge of networking equipment—routers, switches, firewalls and other network devices. Familiarity with network security frameworks such as Cisco

ISE, PKI

implementations, VPN configuration (IPsec), SSL/TLS encryption standards. Ability to perform vulnerability assessments; conduct system hardening; utilize scripting languages like Python or Shell Scripting for automation tasks. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex network issues quickly while maintaining excellent documentation practices aligned with ITIL standards. Join us to be at the forefront of technological innovation! Bring your passion and your expertise in network administration/engineering to create resilient systems that drive our success forward. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through continuous learning opportunities in various methodologies, high availability architectures, and emerging technologies.

Pay:

$76,400.00 - $92,100.00 per year

Work Location:

On the road