Network Administrator
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Linthicum Heights, MD, USA
In Person
IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
- Experience administering enterprise networks and configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and associated infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of LAN/WAN operations, routing and switching, IP addressing, and secure connectivity across on-premises and hybrid environments.
- Ability to diagnose network faults, analyze performance and logs, restore connectivity, and coordinate incident escalation.
- Experience applying secure configuration baselines, implementing patches, and supporting vulnerability remediation and STIG compliance.
- Ability to maintain network diagrams and configuration records, follow change management procedures, and provide technical evidence for security assessments.
- Ability to evaluate network utilization and capacity needs and recommend practical infrastructure improvements.
- Clear communication skills for working with users, providers, and technical teams.
- An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, administer, and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, hubs, and cabling in accordance with Government-approved architecture and security baselines.
- Operate and secure assigned network infrastructure, coordinating with systems administrators on server and storage connectivity and supporting approved on-premises, cloud, and hybrid integrations.
- Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and security; configure approved alerts, maintain comprehensive logs, and investigate connectivity problems, degradation, and outages.
- Resolve escalated network incidents with service desk and NOC personnel; coordinate restoration, document corrective actions, and communicate status.
- Deploy approved network updates and configuration changes under Government-authorized release schedules, change controls, and DevSecOps procedures.
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration records, and as-built documentation; track repairs, changes, additions, and removals through approved configuration management processes.
- Support automated network discovery and provide inventory data, utilization reports, and capacity planning recommendations for Government review by the last business day of each month.
- Provide data-driven recommendations for network upgrades, equipment replacement, repairs, and infrastructure changes, including support for virtual environments and cloud services.
- Coordinate patching, vulnerability remediation, and secure configurations with cybersecurity personnel; implement and verify applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Monitor for security incidents and respond to network alerts under the approved Incident Response Plan; supply network logs and technical data, and implement directed corrective actions.
- Maintain Government-approved network security tools and technical controls; provide evidence and documentation supporting Risk Management Framework compliance and ATO or continuous ATO requirements.
- Maintain current external service provider contacts and coordinate rapid response when service disruptions involve those providers.
- Immediately notify the Government of circumstances outside contractor control that may prevent meeting availability targets; support written notification to designated DC3 contacts within 30 minutes of Priority 1 incidents during weekday business hours.
- Support NOC/SOC monitoring, sensor integration with AFCYBER and the Cybersecurity Service Provider, and enterprise scanning connectivity.
About the company
cFocus Software provides cybersecurity, cross-domain, geospatial, and IT services to federal government agencies. It helps agencies design, implement, and manage security architectures, cross-domain data workflows, and geospatial solutions through consulting, implementation, and ongoing support. It differentiates itself with 18+ years of federal-focused experience and deep domain knowledge in government cybersecurity and geospatial work. Its goal is to help federal agencies protect operations, comply with regulations, and optimize IT and geospatial capabilities for secure, efficient government services.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Largo, Florida
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DHS won its geospatial protest on July 29, 2026, validating cFocus's award.
- GAO denied the NIH emergency call center protest, confirming competitive strength.
- CMMC Level 2 and renewed ISO certifications on July 11 and July 16, 2025 strengthen bids.
What critics are saying
- HUD OCIO POG 4 task order expires September 29, 2026, risking $3.7 million.
- DFC cyber BPA ends September 23, 2026, shrinking recurring revenue visibility.
- Dependence on federal recompetes invites displacement by larger integrators and cloud specialists.
What makes cFocus Software unique
- Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with FedRAMP automation and Azure Government focus.
- Exclusive ATO as a Service branding distinguishes cFocus in federal cloud compliance.
- Small-business SDB status helps win set-aside federal IT work.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options