We are seeking a hands-on Network Administrator to support and maintain our IT infrastructure. This role is ideal for an early-to-mid-career networking professional who is comfortable managing day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining secure, reliable connectivity across the organization.

The role will have primary responsibility for firewalls (Fortinet/FortiGate), switches, wireless networks, and general network health, working closely with internal IT staff and external vendors as needed.

Bascom Hunter provides solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Aerospace markets for Defense Electronics and Power & Control Systems.

Key Responsibilities

Network Operations & Support

Administer, monitor, and maintain local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN)
Configure and support network switches, routers, and wireless access points
Perform routine network maintenance, upgrades, and patching
Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and security issues

Firewall & Security

Configure, manage, and monitor Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls
Maintain firewall rules, VPNs, and network segmentation
Assist with incident response, security alerts, and remediation efforts
Support basic compliance and security best practices (e.g., access controls, logging)

User & Infrastructure Support

Provide Tier 2 network support for internal users and systems
Support on-prem servers, networked devices, and peripherals
Work with vendors and service providers on connectivity and hardware issues
Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configurations

General IT Collaboration

Collaborate with IT leadership on network improvements and reliability
Assist with small infrastructure projects and office expansions
Participate in after-hours maintenance as required (limited, planned)

Qualifications

US Citizenship & ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
2–5 years of experience in a network administration or IT infrastructure role
Hands-on experience with Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls
Working knowledge of:
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs
Managed switches and basic routing
VPN technologies (site-to-site and remote access)
Experience troubleshooting network and firewall issues in a production environment
Comfortable working on-site and supporting physical infrastructure

All positions at Bascom Hunter are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information:

Bascom Hunter is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

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