Network Administration Support Specialist

Job Description

Overview

This position is contingent upon contract award

SOSi is seeking a Network Administration Support Specialist in Wiesbaden, Germany . The ideal candidate will possess advanced proficiency in the daily administration, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise‑level network infrastructures. This role involves performing high‑level administrative tasks, ensuring network availability, and managing secure access to critical communication systems in support of theater‑level mission requirements.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide advanced‑level technical support for the administration and operations of enterprise network hardware and software.
• Execute the daily maintenance of routing and switching infrastructures to ensure continuous connectivity and optimal traffic flow.
• Manage and coordinate limited/privileged access security to ensure authorized personnel have appropriate entry to network resources.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to monitor network health, identify potential issues, and implement proactive administrative fixes.
• Ensure all network administrative actions align with the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) standards and maintain strict STIG compliance.
• Prepare technical documentation, network diagrams, and status reports to support theater‑wide processing initiatives and leadership decision‑making.

Minimum Requirements

• Active in scope Secret clearance.
• BA/BS degree (Engineering, Computer Science, Science, Business Administration, or Mathematics) plus three (3) years of specialized experience OR Associate’s degree plus seven (7) years of specialized experience OR a major professional certification plus seven (7) years of specialized experience OR eleven (11) years of specialized experience.
• Possession of at least one of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security or Juniper Network Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS).

The following experience may be concurrent.

• Minimum four (4) years of experience maintaining and developing TCP/IP networks (on Ethernet, ATM/SONET and/or wide area transports).
• Minimum three (3) years of direct experience with U.S. military command and control or commercial LAN/WAN communication systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of VLAN management, IP address planning (IPv4/IPv6), and subnetting.
• Experience with secure network tunneling and VPN administration.
• Familiarity with Cisco Prime or other centralized network management suites.
• Prior experience supporting theater‑level network operations centers

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions with potential to perform duties in deployed locations.
• May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Working at SOSi

• All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.