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Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!\n Job Overview & Responsibilities\nAt United Launch Alliance (ULA), the Network Administrator 3 serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the enterprise network infrastructure. This role provides advanced support and expert-level troubleshooting across complex LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, performance, and scalability.\nThe Network Administrator 3 leads the implementation of network enhancements, supports critical infrastructure initiatives, and drives resolution of escalated technical issues. Working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and engineering partners, this position contributes to the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure, resilient network solutions that align with organizational objectives, operational requirements, and industry best practices. Through proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and strategic planning, the role helps ensure the network environment remains robust, efficient, and capable of supporting ULA’s mission-critical operations.\nRequired Education\nBachelor\nRequired Years of Experience\nMinimum of 4 years of related work experience\n Basic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or universityFour years of directly related exempt work experience may be used to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement \n\nMinimum of 4 years of experience supporting, administering, and optimizing enterprise-class network environments\nComprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles, including routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, Quality of Service (QoS), and multicast technologies\nHands-on experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networking solutions\nDemonstrated ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues in fast-paced, mission-critical environments\nExperience supporting high-availability, multi-site network architectures, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational continuity\nStrong understanding of network security concepts, industry best practices, and defense-in-depth methodologies\nAdvanced expertise with dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP, within enterprise and large-scale network environments\nProficiency administering enterprise switching platforms, including Cisco technologies and related network ecosystems\nHands-on experience managing next-generation firewalls and security appliances, such as Palo Alto Networks and Cisco ASA solutions\nStrong analytical skills with experience utilizing network monitoring and diagnostic tools, including Wireshark, NetFlow, packet capture utilities, and performance analysis platforms\nExperience implementing and supporting secure connectivity solutions, including IPsec VPNs, SSL VPNs, remote-access services, and site-to-site network communications\nAbility to perform full lifecycle management of network infrastructure, including configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, patching, and hardware refresh activities\nWorking knowledge of enterprise monitoring and management platforms such as SolarWinds for proactive network visibility, alerting, and performance optimization\nExceptional documentation and technical communication skills, with the ability to create and maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, standard operating procedures, and change management records\nProven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and technical leadership to support organizational objectives and continuous infrastructure improvement initiatives\nAbility to lift up to 35 lbs., bend, kneel, squat, stoop, work overhead, reach above shoulder level, sit, stand, walk (sometimes on uneven surfaces), and climb. \n Preferred Qualifications\nExperience with SD-WAN technologies\nExposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS)\nExperience supporting VoIP, unified communications, or QoS design\nKnowledge of automation or scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell) for network tasks\nFamiliarity with NAC solutions (Cisco ISE)\n Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $99,604.00 - $166,007.00\nPlease note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay. \n What makes ULA different?\nBecause we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.\nWe offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:\n401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution\nDiscretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees\nGenerous paid time off\nFlexible work environments\nAdditionally, most salaried ULA team members work a \"9/80 schedule,\" meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.\nBenefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\n Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).\nULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.\n ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).\n Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. 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