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Network Administrator - Boston, MA

VetJobs
Boston, MA Part Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

The Network Operations Specialist will possess comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in installing, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure, systems, and associated components to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient network operations in support of mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Support an IT environment with network equipment from multiple vendors.

Provide support for LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.

Manage and support telecommunications systems in a multi-organizational environment.

Support, administer, and manage both VoIP and legacy phone systems.

Configure and manage IPV4 and IPV6 addresses to maintain proper addressing within the network.

Design, install, repair, and terminate LAN wiring and fiber interconnectivity.

Manage and support wireless LAN technology for connectivity in various environments.

Perform routine network maintenance and upgrades.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic network issues.

Play a key role in ensuring network security and conducting vulnerability assessments.

Provide support for Risk Management Framework (RMF) and audit activities.

Logical Switch And Network Operations:

Operate and maintain logical NIPRNET switch connectivity, including ICAN between LANs and computer resources.

Provide touch labor for troubleshooting and repairing for logical NIPR network switch instances.

Monitor and analyze network performance, conduct fault analysis, and ensure network availability.

Conduct event management and provide network utilization reports for logical NIPR network switch instances.

Manage network equipment/software, including configuration and capacity management.

Common User Network Operations:

Operate and maintain common core switches as part of the backbone network infrastructure.

Implement and troubleshoot network port authentication (802.1x) across logical NIPR network switch instances.

Coordinate incident management actions with affected organizations to ensure timely recovery during network outages.

Wireless Network Operations:

Operate and maintain wireless access points for Wireless Network Infrastructure.

Provide touch labor for troubleshooting and repairing common-user wireless LAN and ICAN.

Implementation And Change Management:

Create and process the Implementation of Ports, Protocols, Services (PPS) change requests for Army organizations.

Skills And Competencies:

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Team-oriented mindset.

Attention to detail.

Time management and organizational skills.

Auto req ID

462706BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Network

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum two (2) years of proven work experience in network operations.

Active SECRET clearance.

In-depth knowledge of network infrastructure components and protocols.

Strong teamwork skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Current, unexpired DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II–equivalent certification (at least ONE of the following):

COMPTIA Security CE (SY0-701).

COMPTIA NET .

COMPTIA A .

SSCP (ISC²).

Current, unexpired Computing Environment certification (at least ONE of the following):

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$125,000- $145,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

City*

Boston

State*

Massachusetts

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Akima

Salary Range

>$100,000

Salary : $125,000 - $145,000

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