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We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.\nNetwork Administrator II - Grafenwoehr, Germany\nThe Network Administrator will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and securing the customer's networks, ensuring reliable and efficient communication across all systems to enable an effective training environment for the US forces and allies conducting training.\nMust meet 8140.03 certificate requirements. 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We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.\nRequired Skills:\n5+ years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience related to network administration.\nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills.\nStrong communication and teamwork abilities.\nExperience in Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or another enterprise-grade networking equipment.\nAbility to maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN.\nExperienced in maintenance and optimization of VPNs, VLANs, and QoS, NAC, and identity-based network access control systems policies for secure and optimized traffic routing.\nProficient in implementing and managing network security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and Zero Trust architectures using STIGs, SCG and relevant NIST controls.\nCapable of optimizing high-speed data transfer, load balancing, and bandwidth utilization across global networks.\nAutomate network configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell.\nTroubleshoot and optimize BGP, OSPF, and MPLS routing protocols for optimal data flow.\nPerform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.\nOversee network monitoring and analytics using SNMP, NetFlow, and AI-driven anomaly detection.\nMonitor network traffic and security events in real time using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel).\nInvestigate and respond to network intrusions, anomalies, and security incidents.\nConfigure and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.\nConduct packet analysis and forensic investigations using Wireshark or Zeek.\nDevelop and implement network hardening strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities.\nAutomate security processes with Python, PowerShell, or Ansible for rapid response.\nCollaborate with SOC analysts and security teams to improve incident response procedures.\nImplement zero-trust networking, micro-segmentation, and secure access policies.\nEnsure compliance with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK.\nDesired Skills:\nCertifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, CISSP.\nStrong proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).\nDeep knowledge of multicast routing, and network segmentation strategies.\nAbility to architect enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN.\nExperienced in design of VPNs, VLANs, and QoS policies for secure and optimized traffic routing.\nExperience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV).\nAbility to analyze packet captures using Wireshark or other forensic tools.\nProven track record in high-performance network optimization.\nEducation and Experience Requirements:\nMaster's degree in a relevant discipline plus one (1) year of experience.\nBachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus two (2) years of experience.\nAssociate's degree in a relevant discipline plus four (4) years of experience.\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent plus six (6) years of experience.\nCertification and Experience Requirements:\n5+ years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience related to network administration.\nMust meet 8140.03 certificate requirements:Must have a CompTIA Security+ or CySA certification at date of hire (Baseline).\nMust have a Computing Environment (CE) certification or complete within six (6) months of hire.\n\nCertifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, CISSP are desired.\nSecurity Clearance Requirement:\nCandidates must possess an active Secret level Security Clearance.\nJob Category:\nFull Time / Salaried / Exempt\nAt V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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