Lead Network Administrator

Full Remote

$108-157k

Full Time

3 months ago

Job description

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
 
Bring your passion for space!
 
Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.
 
Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity’s expansion into space.
 
Summary
We have a current opportunity for a Lead Network Administrator.  As a part of the IT Infrastructure Team located at our facility in Littleton, Colorado you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our entire corporate network infrastructure to ensure seamless operations in compliance with industry regulations. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to address compliance requirements, manage security protocols, and optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network administration, compliance standards and the ability to work remotely with sites across the US and EU.
 
Responsibilities
  • Performs tasks and activities associated with network design, engineering, implementation, operations, and user support.
  • Performs research and proposes test plans and maintains system design documents. Implements the System Design Lifecycle in all operations.
  • Performs firmware updates, basic commands, and general patching on a variety of infrastructure devices and appliances to include but not limited to Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless APs, and other networking equipment.
  • Develop and maintain cross boundary network solutions (e.g., firewalls, access control lists, zero trust solutions, etc.) between multiple networks.
  • Manages the Zero Trust applications and works closely with Cybersecurity for reporting.
  • Advises the Change Control Board on network changes and various IT projects and their design.
  • Cisco, Aruba and Fortinet networking equipment experience and training.
  • Advanced Security Firewall experience and training.
  • zScaler Cloud Security and Private Access knowledge and experience integrating a zero-trust environment.
Ideal Experience
  • BS in Computer Science or Information Technology or related discipline, or equivalent of 8 years minimum of industry experience without a degree
  • 5+ years IT/Cybersecurity experience
  • Familiarity with NGFW (Next Generation FireWall)
  • Experience with network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, routing, switching, monitoring and maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of Layer-3, VPNs, firewall policy and VLAN management
  • Experience Knowledge of Zscaler, Aruba, FortiGate, and other Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions
  • Management of firewalls and security devices
  • Strong understanding of network Protocols; DNS, DHCP, Radius, Zero Trust,
  • US citizen (no dual citizenship) with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Experience with remotely accessing network equipment in data centers and our physical site offices.
  • Approximately 10% travel is required to Redwire offices in the US for this position.
Desired Skills
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) highly preferred
  • Experience, Certifications or Advanced Training in these systems:
  •  Zscaler and other Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions
  • Experience or Advanced training or certifications from Cisco, Fortinet or Aruba network equipment and/or NGFW.
  • Experience with Business Class Wireless Solutions
  • Experience with Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity
  • General IT Infrastructure knowledge of Windows and Linux Servers and troubleshooting
 
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration!  We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
 
Pay Range: 
$108,000 - $156,500 
 
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth.  Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will be considered for higher pay.
 
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
 
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.  Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
 
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here

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