Network Administrator
About the job
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field, or an allowed substitution, is required.
- IM1 requires 0 years of experience; IM2 requires 0–3 years; IM3 requires 3–10 years.
- Hands-on familiarity with Cisco and Juniper networking equipment and operating systems is required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 baseline certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+, is required.
- Knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides is required to maintain compliant network infrastructure.
- Manage, configure, and monitor network routing and switching equipment across multiple unclassified and classified enclaves.
- Operate and troubleshoot enterprise-level networking hardware, including Cisco and Juniper networking equipment and operating systems.
- Resolve network administration support requests and collaborate with other IT shops on complex cross-functional requirements.
- Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for advanced help desk tickets involving complex connectivity, port activation, and VLAN assignment issues.
- Organize, cable, and maintain telecommunications rooms and network cabinets in accordance with current Air Force standards.
- Research, design, and implement a lifecycle management and hardware replacement plan for networking infrastructure.
- Update, draft, and maintain network topology maps and physical building diagrams for supported unclassified and classified networks.
- Ensure network infrastructure remains compliant with current Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides.
About the company
Canvas provides technical services and engineering solutions for the DoD and other federal agencies. A trained team across systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, safety and facilities engineering, and program management delivers technical and programmatic support to agencies like the US Army, Air Force, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and others. The company works by pairing expert personnel with structured processes to design, build, test, and deploy government programs, tailoring solutions to each program’s needs. Its goal is to help federal agencies achieve missions by delivering reliable systems and programs through integrated engineering, acquisition, and program management.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Canvas promoted Daniel Cash on August 24, 2026, signaling aggressive business development.
- Canvas added Megan Wilson Green on September 15, 2026, strengthening government engagement.
- Canvas reported over 700 employees and continued hiring around TMAS 3 in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Canvas concentrates on Air Force customers, exposing revenue to one procurement cycle.
- Instructure-owned Canvas LMS breach spawned dozens of lawsuits in May 2026, damaging brand trust.
- A subcontract-heavy model on Odyssey and TMAS primes leaves Canvas vulnerable to prime recompete losses.
What makes Canvas, Inc. unique
- Canvas won TMAS 3 Air Force contracts totaling $847M on August 11, 2026.
- Canvas paired test, engineering, software, and digital modernization across missile-defense programs.
- Artinia’s 2024 investment and 2026 headcount growth nearly doubled Canvas’s execution capacity.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Performance Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 21%1 year growth
↑ 21%2 year growth
↑ 21%Daniel Cash promoted to Vice President of Business Development. 08.24.2026 Canvas is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Cash to Vice President of Business Development. Daniel joined Canvas as Director of Strategic Planning and has since advanced into executive leadership, bringing extensive experience in strategic growth, capture, and customer engagement across the defense and national security community. As Vice President of Business Development, he will lead Canvas' growth strategy and customer engagement efforts, working across the organization to align emerging mission needs with the company's capabilities in test and evaluation, engineering, digital modernization, software, and mission systems. Prior to joining Canvas, Daniel held business development leadership roles at QuantiTech and Axient, where he most recently served as Director of IDIQ/GWACs. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing growth strategies, building trusted customer and industry relationships, and positioning technical capabilities against evolving Department of Defense priorities. Daniel earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Management Information Systems and Marketing from the University of Alabama.
Canvas named a Huntsville/Madison County Best Places to Work contender. 03.30.2026 Canvas has been named a contender on the 2026 Huntsville/Madison County Best Places to Work list, an annual program led by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber that recognizes organizations committed to creating strong workplace cultures across the region. This recognition reflects the environment its employees experience every day. At Canvas, its people drive mission success across test, engineering, and technology programs that strengthen national defense. Canvas, Inc. invest in their growth, foster collaboration, and create opportunities to make a meaningful impact from day one. Being named a contender places Canvas among organizations shaping the future of the Huntsville workforce and community. Final rankings will be announced at the Best Places to Work(R) Awards luncheon this spring. Join Canvas, Inc. at the awards luncheon The Best Places to Work(R) Awards luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Saturn Ballroom at the Von Braun Center. Canvas, Inc. remain focused on building a workplace where talented professionals can grow, contribute, and continue testing the limits of what is possible.
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