Network Administrator II - Buckley AFB

Network Administrator Level II

Full-time

Location:  Aurora, OH

Veterans First Initiative, LLC (VFI) is a U.S. Government Contractor and IT Services Integrator that delivers Network, Unified Communications, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity Engineering and Infrastructure Solutions on a global scale. VFI is certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

VFI seeks an experienced, professional Network Administrator Level II for a complex, multi-year contract to support the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Information Technology (IT) Services.

Note:  All candidates must possess an active DoD Secret clearance

Location: Buckley AFB/Aurora, OH

Schedule: Monday – Friday, weekends as needed

Travel: Minimal, less than 10%

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the computer networks and telecommunications systems.
• Acquire, install, and maintain the local area network/wide area network (LAN/WAN).
• Presents to management recommendations related to purchase, installation, maintenance, and retirement of software, systems, and hardware that will maximize productivity while being cost effective.

Potential for Telework:

• Based on customer needs

VFI offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, holidays, opportunity for advancement, and a respectful and collaborative work environment.

Application Instructions: Please apply on our website at: www.vetfi.com/careers. 

VFI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of experience managing network modernization work or system projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Knowledge of network technologies, including routing, switching, access control, and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Cisco iOS.
• Good general technical skills.
• Good research skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot various network issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to draw up a network infrastructure with minimal supervision.
• Cisco Certified Associate Level (e.g., CCNA) or Cisco Certified Professional Level (e.g., CCNP) certification required.
• IAT Level II certification.