Senior Network Administrator

***NO C2C*** ***NO SPONSORSHIP***

1-2 year contract

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Network Administrator to support a mission-critical government environment, including work in coordination with Coast Guard network infrastructure. This role is best suited for a mid to senior-level network professional with expertise in deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise networking systems and devices — particularly Extreme Networks and Fortinet firewalls. The successful candidate will play a key role in device analysis, configuration, vendor management, and project-based deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detect and diagnose damaged or malfunctioning network hardware; coordinate or perform physical replacements as needed
• Configure and manage Extreme Networks switches and Fortinet firewalls, including VLAN setup, port configuration, and routing protocols (Layer 2/3)
• Manage and maintain network topology and configurations within a secure, government-regulated environment
• Interface with U.S. Coast Guard networks and adhere to all applicable compliance and security protocols
• Collaborate with vendors for equipment procurement, support escalations, and deployment planning
• Execute infrastructure projects including device rollouts, upgrades, and configuration standardization
• Support day-to-day network operations, monitor performance, and ensure availability of critical systems
• Document changes, configurations, and deployments in accordance with government and departmental standards

Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive experience in network administration
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, VLANs, and routing
• Proven experience with Extreme Networks hardware and Fortinet security appliances
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex network issues
• Experience managing network deployments and rollouts in an enterprise or government setting
• Familiarity with vendor coordination and project management within IT infrastructure domains
• Ability to follow change management and documentation procedures in a secure environment
• Must be eligible to work with government networks; active security clearance strongly preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work within federal or defense agencies (Coast Guard, DoD, DHS, etc.)
• Knowledge of pitlink systems is a bonus but not required
• Comfortable working in high-compliance, mission-critical settings