Network Engineer​/Administrator

Trideum Corporation is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Administrator at our Huntsville, AL headquarters to support critical network infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to design and secure modern multi-site networks, work directly with cutting-edge cybersecurity teams, and play a vital part in enabling national defense programs. We invest in our IT professionals with ongoing training, certification support, and career growth opportunities within enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering.

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure at headquarters and branch locations.
• Administer Forti Gate Firewalls, including policy management, VPN configuration, and threat monitoring.
• Configure and maintain core network devices (Cisco, Dell, Netgear), including VLANs, trunking, and routing.
• Upgrade and replace legacy network hardware in line with lifecycle and security baselines.
• Monitor and analyze network performance; resolve availability and security issues to ensure business-critical uptime.
• Document network architecture, inventories, and baselines; maintain accurate diagrams and records.
• Apply routine patching, firmware upgrades, and configuration backups to safeguard network stability.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity through redundant paths, VPNs, and ISP failover solutions.
• Partner with the Cybersecurity team to remediate vulnerabilities and investigate network-related incidents, ensuring CMMC Level 2 compliance.
• Collaborate with system administrators on cloud and hybrid infrastructure projects; manage Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateways, Express Route, Azure Firewall).
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated network incidents and service requests.
• Assist the Security Operations team with traffic analysis and incident investigations.
• Support the IT service desk by resolving escalated connectivity issues and enabling reliable employee access.
• Track operational metrics, prepare reports, and recommend improvements to IT leadership.
• Maintain certifications and complete cross-training with security analysts and system administrators to expand technical expertise.
• Travel Requirements.
• Occasional travel required to Trideum branch offices, customer sites, and professional development conferences.

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field is preferred.
  • Commitment to professional growth.
• Experience
  • Experience in enterprise IT with focus on network administration.
  • Proven experience with Forti Gate Firewall configuration and management.
  • Hands-on experience with switch configuration (Cisco, Dell, Netgear) including VLANs, ACLs, and QoS.
  • Strong grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other core network services.
  • Experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN, client VPN deployment).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure networking and hybrid infrastructure.
  • Exposure to Windows Server, Linux, and Microsoft 365/Azure administration.
  • Experience with wireless networking and NAC solutions.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes (incident, problem, change, and asset management).
  • Experience supporting or operating within CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or ISO 27001 compliance frameworks
• Certifications
  • Relevant certifications preferred: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+, Network+, Fortinet NSE 3+ or higher, Azure Network Engineer Associate.
  • ITIL Foundation preferred.
• Skills
  • Broad technical knowledge spanning network infrastructure, server administration, cloud services, and collaboration platforms.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into practical IT solutions while maintaining security and compliance.
  • Proficiency with IT service management (ITSM) platforms (Ivanti Neurons preferred) and monitoring tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy and procedure documentation.
  • Analytical problem-solving skills with a track record of improving operational efficiency.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• US citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

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