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Network Administrator
LOCATION: Hill AFB, Utah
JOB STATUS: Full Time
CLEARANCE: Secret
Astrion is seeking a Network Administrator to support the Training Division (AFLCMC/WNR) at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. The WNR Division serves as the Air Force’s technical, acquisition, and sustainment authority, delivering comprehensive and mission-critical support to the war-fighter. The division supports a broad portfolio of Air Force systems including Electronic Warfare, Range Systems, Air Combat Training, Command and Control Systems, Advanced Radar Threat Systems, and Combat Survivor Evader Locater systems. The division also provides ongoing support to depot-level sustainment efforts, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and partners across the U.S. Army, Navy, PACAF, ACC, AFMC, and AETC.
This role specifically supports the Live Mission Operations Capability (LMOC) program. LMOC enables real-time weapon modeling and automated data delivery for live training and debrief environments, enhancing training fidelity, density, and effectiveness across mission planning, execution, reconstruction, and review.
The Network Administrator will perform a wide range of duties supporting both classified and unclassified systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functional areas:
Provide system administration support for LAN, WAN, web, and communication systems across classified and unclassified environments
Support network security for command and control systems
Provide classified communication venues for product teams to discuss sensitive requirements, designs, and system shortfalls
Assist with assessment, development, implementation, management, maintenance, and administration of LANs, electronic messaging services, telecommunications infrastructure, and government IT services
Perform VMware server administration, including high-availability server solutions
Assist with installation of communications cabling, including CAT5 and fiber cabling
Plan, coordinate, install, and analyze government-furnished computer systems
Develop and implement system upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of IT infrastructure
Conduct analysis of system usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, and hardware/software performance
Assist with development of web-based IT equipment management systems and government software applications
Provide help desk support, including management of IT trouble tickets
Support user access to government acquisition and life-cycle applications such as ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, DSAMS, and related systems
Develop documentation and artifacts required to certify classified and unclassified network systems
Support DIACAP or RMF certification efforts for classified and unclassified infrastructure
Review proposed system and software designs for security risks and usability
Advise government leadership on system security shortfalls and improvement areas
Resolve integration issues between new systems and existing infrastructure
Monitor emerging technologies to recommend effective solutions
Perform systems analysis for project tracking systems
Support IT and communications systems including network infrastructure, wireless systems, and voice systems
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must have an active US security clearance
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience in the respective discipline, including 3 years in the DoD, OR
Experience:
Certifications:
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
Technical Skills
Experience in information systems technology and computer science
Background in business systems
Proficiency with LAN/WAN environments and VMware server administration
Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks
Familiarity with DIACAP or RMF processes
Knowledge of government IT applications including ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, and DSAMS
Interpersonal Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience supporting DoD personnel and cross-functional teams
Ability to manage help desk operations in a classified environment