Network Administrator (iPERMS)

Network Administrator (iPERMS)

Fort Carson, CO

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! 

The Network Administrator (iPERMS) shall provide comprehensive network administration, configuration, operations, and maintenance services for the Fort Carson network infrastructure supporting the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS), Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), and Continuity of Operations site. Services will encompass on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments, adhering to DoD Information Assurance Regulations (DoDI 8500.01), Army Cybersecurity Directives, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and relevant NIST Special Publications (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST 800-207). The Network Administrator (iPERMS) will leverage automation and orchestration tools, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, to ensure secure, resilient, and optimized network performance, aligning with zero-trust network access (ZTNA) principles and supporting continuous monitoring and threat detection capabilities. Crucially, the Network Administrator (iPERMS) shall integrate and maintain network services with the evolving Army Unified Directory Service (AUDS) environment, ensuring seamless user authentication, authorization, and access control in accordance with Army Identity Management (AIM) policies. Services shall contribute to the overall network posture as defined by Army NETCOM and HRC network operations directives, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal regulations and policies.

• Configure, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and network infrastructure environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and software-defined networking technologies.
• Administer and support classified and unclassified network environments, ensuring compliance with Army, DoD, NETCOM, and DISA network architecture requirements.
• Implement, configure, and troubleshoot network routing, switching, and security protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, IPv6, VPN, MCLAG, 802.3ad or 802.1ax, and related technologies.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity using enterprise management and monitoring tools; analyze trends and recommend improvements to optimize service delivery.
• Perform network security hardening, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and system updates in accordance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cybersecurity policies.
• Maintain cybersecurity compliance by tracking vulnerabilities, addressing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), documenting corrective actions, and supporting inspection readiness activities.
• Conduct RMF assessments, maintain accreditation documentation, and ensure security controls, evidence, and compliance artifacts remain current and audit ready.
• Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), identity and access management, endpoint compliance monitoring, and secure connectivity solutions.
• Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure system resiliency, continuity of operations, and rapid restoration of network services.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve network incidents, outages, and performance issues while coordinating escalations with government personnel and supporting organizations.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), network diagrams, runbooks, and configuration management records.
• Ensure network services meet established service level agreements (SLAs) through proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and continuous process improvement.
• Support network modernization initiatives, cloud integration efforts, and emerging technology implementations aligned with Army enterprise architecture strategies.
• Maintain accurate records, system configurations, compliance documentation, and operational reports to support audits, inspections, and management reviews.
• Collaborate with government personnel, cybersecurity teams, and technical stakeholders to support mission requirements and resolve complex network issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years’ experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years’ experience
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) (or able to obtain within 60 business days of hire
• Secret clearance required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Army, NETCOM, DoD, or other large-scale government enterprise network environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-based collaboration and unified communications technologies.
• Familiarity with Army enterprise services, cybersecurity operations, and secure network architectures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, and Army/DoD network operations.
• Knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, wireless technologies, cloud services, and secure communications.
• Skill in installing, configuring, administering, troubleshooting, and optimizing network systems and devices.
• Skill in network monitoring, performance analysis, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Skill in developing technical documentation, SOPs, reports, and maintaining accurate compliance records.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical and network-related issues in a mission-critical environment.
• Ability to implement and maintain secure, reliable, and resilient network services that meet operational requirements.
• Ability to apply Army, DoD, NETCOM, RMF, and DISA cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, support continuity of operations, and maintain inspection-ready systems and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with government personnel, customers, and technical stakeholders.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. 

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. 

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. 

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. 

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. 

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. 

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