Network Analyst Computer – Senior (WAN)

Agile Defense
Fort Huachuca, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior-level network professionals who can manage both classified and unclassified systems, with a focus on on-site collaboration and technical expertise in Cisco and Juniper environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in military or government network environments and strong protocol knowledge.
    — “provide services to over a million users throughout the world for both Unclassified and Classified networks”
  • Individuals with prior certification in security or networking fields and a background in network design and maintenance.
    — “one of the following certifications prior to start date:  CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP”
  • Professionals who can handle high-pressure scenarios and communicate clearly with government officials and VIPs.
    — “Maintain professionalism during high stress situations. Brief government officials, military personnel, vendors and/or VIPs on current and future Enterprise status.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a Secret clearance prior to starting, which may limit eligibility for some candidates.
    — “Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start”
  • The position demands on-site presence, which may not align with remote or hybrid work preferences.
    — “100% on-site”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your hands-on skills with Cisco and Juniper devices and protocol troubleshooting in your application materials.
    — “Install, configure, and maintain network protocols to routers, switches, and firewalls on Cisco and Juniper devices.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to use tools like Wireshark, Visio, and Spectrum effectively in your technical summaries.
    — “Analyze workload, including traffic and utilization using Wireshark. Update network designs and topology using Visio. Monitor network performance using Spectrum”
  • Showcase your experience with implementing security measures and maintaining network documentation.
    — “Protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats by implementing and maintaining security measures using GAM. Review and verify network documentation on DCABs, RFC, FCW.”
  • Include examples of prior R&D contributions or proposals for improving network capabilities in your profile.
    — “Provide research and development on future technology to improve network capabilities.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • network performance optimization
  • successful resolution of network issues
  • implementation of security measures
Typical background
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Network AdministrationCisco And Juniper DevicesNetwork ProtocolsNetwork TroubleshootingNetwork DesignNetwork Performance AnalysisNetwork Security

Preferred

Cloud ComputingNetwork Automation

Stack & domain

CiscoJuniperACLBGPIpv6NTPSNMPSpanning TreeVPNVRFSecure CRTAppgate SDPVisioWiresharkSpectrumNDFCGAMDcabsRFCFCWLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkProfessionalismCEHCloud+GCIHGicspGSECSecurity+SSCPNetwork AdministrationCybersecurity

About the role

Original posting from Agile Defense via Lever

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 2002

Job Title: Network Administrator

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): One of the following certifications prior to start date:  CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP 

Job Description:

Responsibilities include: 

Analyze and administers of the Army-Wide Network Enterprise, providing services to over a million users throughout the world for both Unclassified and Classified networks. 

Interface with Remote Network Enterprise Centers (RNEC) and Defense Information Systems Agencies (DISA) throughout the country and provide technical assistance. 

Install, configure, and maintain network protocols to routers, switches, and firewalls on Cisco and Juniper devices. 

Must be familiar with protocols to include ACL, BGP, IPv6, NTP, SNMP, Spanning Tree, VPN, VRF. Identify and resolve network connectivity and performance issues. 

Determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems, using Secure CRT and Appgate SDP. 

Update network designs and topology using Visio. 

Analyze workload, including traffic and utilization using Wireshark. Oversee or provide technical assistance during Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI). 

Monitor network performance using Spectrum and NDFC. 

Provide advance troubleshooting to identify and solve network problems to critical real-world scenarios. 

Maintain professionalism during high stress situations. 

Brief government officials, military personnel, vendors and/or VIPs on current and future Enterprise status. 

Protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats by implementing and maintaining security measures using GAM. 

Review and verify network documentation on DCABs, RFC, FCW. Train personnel on capabilities and troubleshooting on WAN Enterprise. 

Provide research and development on future technology to improve network capabilities. 

Update procedures for installation, operating and maintaining network hardware and software. 

Education and Background:

  • Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology,  Software Engineering 
  • one of the following certifications prior to start date:  CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP 

Years of Experience:

Intermediate:  

2 years of experience with BS/BA 

4 years of experience with AA/AS 

6 years of experience with no degree 

Required Skills:

  • Install, configure, and maintain network protocols to routers, switches, and firewalls on Cisco and Juniper devices.
  • Must be familiar with protocols to include ACL, BGP, IPv6, NTP, SNMP, Spanning Tree, VPN, VRF. Identify and resolve network connectivity and performance issues.
  • Determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems, using Secure CRT and Appgate SDP.
  • Update network designs and topology using Visio.
  • Analyze workload, including traffic and utilization using Wireshark. Oversee or provide technical assistance during Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI).
  • Monitor network performance using Spectrum and NDFC.
  • Provide advance troubleshooting to identify and solve network problems to critical real-world scenarios.
  • Maintain professionalism during high stress situations.
  • Brief government officials, military personnel, vendors and/or VIPs on current and future Enterprise status.
  • Protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats by implementing and maintaining security measures using GAM.
  • Review and verify network documentation on DCABs, RFC, FCW. Train personnel on capabilities and troubleshooting on WAN Enterprise.
  • Provide research and development on future technology to improve network capabilities.
  • Update procedures for installation, operating and maintaining network hardware and software.

Working Conditions:

  • 100% on-site
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
  • Fine motor skills, with the ability to operate keyboards, phones, and controls

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Source: Agile Defense careers (Lever)

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