--- title: Network Administrator at KaylaTek® in Washington, DC description: KaylaTek® is hiring for the Network Administrator role in Washington, DC. Pays $120K–$121K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/network-administrator-at-kaylatek-01a12288-4fa0-7a90-b827-2ecf37bb10ba date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join KaylaTek® as Network Administrator in Washington, DC. Pays $120K–$121K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/w7xeo8.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | KaylaTek® | | **Location** | Washington, DC | | **Salary** | $120K/yr - $121K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 37 days ago (2026-10-09), reposted 2 times | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for KaylaTek®. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for KaylaTek®. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $127,000 – $150,000 a year (median $135,000). ## Description *Come join our growing team with a 21st Century Vision! At KaylaTek, we understand that the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ. Our focus is not just on jobs, but on building and enhancing your career through ongoing professional development, training, and high quality of life. Our team members choose KaylaTek for a number of reasons including our competitive compensation and benefit packages, dedication to education, as well as our outstanding service. Our Grow Strong Vision encompasses a place for employees to grow, learn and feel a sense of belonging, not just a place to work.* **Employee Benefit Offerings** Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, FSA, 401(k) with company matching, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional Development Program, Military Leave Support, Referral bonuses and more! **Location:** Joint Base Anacosta-Bolling (JBAB), Washington DC - 100% on site (with ad-hoc telework) **Shift:** Core hours: 6 am - 6 pm; **Shift: 10 am - 6 pm (M-F)**; After hours support - Required (Duty phone will rotate between team members). **Certifications required:** - Requires a current 8140 IAT Level II (Intermediate or Advanced) certificate (Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) /Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security) **Security Clearance** - Active DOD Secret clearance **Role Summary:** The Network Administrator/Engineer performs critical tier-tier engineering, administration, and security hardening of enterprise-level network infrastructures. This role ensures high availability, rapid incident resolution, and strict compliance with defense security mandates across unclassified and classified operational environments. **Primary Duties & Responsibilities** - Continuously monitor enterprise network infrastructure and data systems to identify real-time alerts, system alarms, and anomalous behavior. - Triage, isolate, and resolve network anomalies using standard operating procedures (SOPs) and automated scripting. - Escalate complex, multi-system issues to higher-tier engineering or leadership as appropriate. - Configure, deploy, maintain, and optimize Cisco routers and switches to sustain peak network performance. - Coordinate directly with external hardware and service vendors to drive rapid resolution of circuit outages or degraded performance periods. - Plan, schedule, and execute Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs) in accordance with command-directed change management processes. - Enforce DoD and local command security mandates. - Execute operating system (IOS) upgrades, apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and implement critical patches. - Deliver technical execution for special projects, maintain site-lead-directed daily operations, and participate in the unit's on-call rotation schedule. **Basic Qualifications** - **Education & Experience:** Bachelor's degree paired with 5+ years of progressive network engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education, military training, and experience in lieu of a degree. - **Security Clearance:** Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance. - **Certification:** Requires a current 8140 IAT Level II (Advanced) certificate: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security. - Strong experience with Local Area Network (LAN) technologies, including VLANs, VTP, Port Security, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Layer 2/3 switching configurations. - Strong hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting routing protocols, specifically EIGRP, OSPF, and IS-IS, using industry best practices. - Strong ability to diagnose and resolve Layer 1 and Layer 2 transport issues across both unclassified and classified network fabrics. - Proven knowledge of DoD-specific network, transport, and application security hardening standards. - Proven experience programming, maintaining, and managing Type-1 inline network encryptors (INE) at network points of presence, including management through GEM-X or similar DoD element managers. - Fully proficient in DoD COMSEC handling and custody procedures. **Preferred Qualifications** - Hands-on experience operating and managing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Cisco DNA Center. - Prior familiarity with Air Force (AF) networks, the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), or AFNCR architectures. - Previous operational experience working within highly secure campuses, specifically the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. **MUST BE A US CITIZEN** *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.* ***EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*** *KaylaTek is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.* ***E-VERIFY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS*** *In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. KaylaTek participates in the DHS e-Verify program. KaylaTek also conducts a background check on all candidates post offer though PROScreening LLC.* ## Skills - Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol EIGRP - Security Clearance - After-Hours Support - Alarm Systems - Open Web Application Security Project (Owasp) - Scripting - Application Security - Cisco Certified Network Associate - E-Verify - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Hardening - Triage - DoD IAT Level II Certification - Network Engineering - Cisco - Secret Security Clearance - Electrical Equipment Components - Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan) - Open Shortest Path First OSPF - Network Routing Protocols - Network Infrastructure - Identity Services Engine - Network Routing - Xilinx Integrated Software Environment ISE - Eligibility Verification - Military Drill - iOS - Layer 2 Networking - Communications Security - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Leadership - Security Technical Implementation Guides (Stig) - Network Switching - Network Monitoring - Intermediate System to Intermediate System Is-is - Change Management ## Benefits - Professional Development - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network & Systems Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Systems Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/systems-administrator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/systems-administrator/network-administrator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19596 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs ## Related pages - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19596 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)