Full-Time

Systems Administrator

Junior, Network Engineer

Posted on 10/3/2025

Hatch IT

Hatch IT

11-50 employees

Cost-predictable tech recruitment for startups

Compensation Overview

$70k - $85k/yr

Boulder, CO, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance, UK Citizenship Required

Category
IT & Security (2)
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Required Skills
Computer Networking
Operating Systems
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in network engineering.
  • Experience supporting enterprise LAN/MAN/WAN systems.
  • Knowledge of network performance monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively.
  • Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required (U.S. Citizenship required)
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support on enterprise network operations.
  • Support the design and implementation of secure and resilient network systems to meet mission requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and help resolve complex performance issues across LAN, MAN, and WAN environments.
  • Conduct network traffic analysis and provide capacity planning recommendations.
  • Monitor and respond to hardware, software, and control facility issues to ensure uptime.
  • Collaborate with team and vendor support services to escalate and resolve outages or degraded performance.
  • Manage procurement, testing, installation, and support of network communications infrastructure.
  • Perform system-level design and configuration, including hardware, operating systems, and platform specifications.
  • Run quality assurance reviews
  • Monitor network operations, including telecommunications, LAN/MAN/WAN administration, and system security activities.
  • Conduct regular network audits, upgrades, and expansions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.
  • Prior experience supporting NTIA, Department of Commerce, or other federal civilian agencies.
  • Familiarity with network security policies and federal IT compliance standards.

Hatch IT is a recruitment partner based in Vienna, VA that focuses exclusively on helping tech startups and small businesses find engineers. It works by offering a scouting and hiring service rather than placing resumes on commission, with a Scale model that delivers predictable costs and typically saves clients about 30% versus traditional contingency fees. The company integrates with clients’ tools (Slack, calendars, and ATS) to automate and streamline hiring tasks, providing job postings, pre-screens, candidate coordination, and market-informed compensation guidance. Hatch IT differentiates itself by prioritizing quality over quantity, deeply specializing in tech startups, and offering a seamless, cost-efficient hiring flow. Its goal is to simplify the hiring process for tech startups and small businesses so they can efficiently secure top engineering talent.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2012

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Workforce grew to 24 employees across Vienna and Durham offices.
  • Generated $1,967,765 annual revenue under CEO Tim Winkler.
  • Specializes in Security Clearance and Govtech recruiting niches.

What critics are saying

  • Eightfold AI automates sourcing, displacing recruiters in 6-12 months.
  • Lever and Greenhouse erode market with superior ATS in 12-18 months.
  • LinkedIn AI tools commoditize hiring, slashing subscriptions in 3-6 months.

What makes Hatch IT unique

  • Hatch IT offers non-commission Scale model saving 30% over contingency fees.
  • Integrates seamlessly with Slack, calendars, and ATS for startups.
  • hatchpad builds online community for startup technologists and engineers.

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Benefits

Premium insurance

Mental health days

Caregiver leave

Time off

Internet reimbursement

Savings plan

Anniversary reward program

Additional benefits

Company News

WRAL TechWire
Feb 5th, 2020
Virginia-based recruitment startup hatch I.T. opens second office in Durham

DURHAM — Another fast-growing startup is expanding into the Bull City.

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