Network Administrator, Systems Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator
Clearance Required: DHS Public Trust
Work Location: Onsite; Onsite 5 days a week in Lorton, VA office

Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Network Administrator in support of our Dept of Homeland Security customer. In this role, this individual will be a multi‑discipline IT professional with a primary focus on network administration in datacenter and multi‑platform environments. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and support secure, resilient network infrastructures across on‑premises, virtualized, and cloud deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support network infrastructure, including routing, switching, firewall, and connectivity components.
• Configure and maintain network connectivity across on-premises, data center, and cloud environments.
• Monitor network performance and security, identifying issues and implementing corrective or preventative measures.
• Support network operations, including upgrades, patching, and performance optimization activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support network design, integration, and secure connectivity across systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Required Experience/Skills:
• 10+ years of professional IT experience.
• JNCIS or equivalent professional networking certification; JNCIP preferred.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with routers, switches, and firewalls in on‑premises, virtualized, and cloud network environments.
• Experience supporting and securing edge/IoT network devices and enterprise networks.
• Experience with datacenter cross‑connects and interconnects (e.g., carrier meets, cloud on‑ramps, data‑center peering).
  

• Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Mist and/or Meraki networking solutions.
  • Experience with cellular private networks.
  • Experience designing or supporting Azure cloud networking solutions.
  • Experience with hyperconverged networking.
  • Experience with Azure Local deployments.
  • Storage administration experience, including tape‑based storage.
  • Experience with identity management (e.g., directory services, authentication/authorization integration).
  • Experience participating in or supporting incident response activities.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $93,580 - $135,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: 8/25/2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security – supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS). 
• National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future. 

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

 

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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