Junior Network Administrator

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Junior Network Administrator to work in our Huntsville, AL office. Join our team and contribute to supporting the world's premier law enforcement organization, aiding those who ensure our safety. In this role, you will assist agents, analysts, and professionals with the technology essential for combating terrorism, espionage, cyber threats, and major criminal activities. Candidates are dedicated to delivering high‑quality service, providing courteous and accurate technical assistance in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.

This position involves tasks related to the implementation, integration, and support of computer systems in a mission‑critical response operations environment. The role requires shift work and an on‑call rotation, including weekends and holidays. Candidates must be flexible and prepared to work various shifts as determined by management.

• Design, plan, and implement complex LAN, WAN, and WLAN network systems.
• Develop specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Assess future needs of statewide education networks and Internet services, recommending upgrades or configuration changes as necessary.
• Monitor and analyze network utilization patterns, including bandwidth and application usage.
• Evaluate and integrate new network technologies and maintain awareness of evolving protocols, technologies, and applications.
• Recommend updates or modifications to ensure the network meets anticipated future demands.
• Provide instruction, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members and clients on network technologies and protocols.
• Assist with enterprise network implementations, including hardware, software, and component integration.
• Monitor network performance and execute maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting plans.
• Maintain and support network hardware, software, and applications.
• Conduct network component testing and provide user and administrator training.
• Participate in after‑hours maintenance and join the engineering on‑call rotation as needed.

• Current Top‑Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI/CI‑Poly if required for contract compliance.
• 1+ years of experience supporting application personnel.
• Intermediate problem analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Experience providing technical support in a business or enterprise environment.
• Hands‑on experience with complex networks, network‑centric applications, and LAN/WAN connectivity.
• Knowledge of failover and disaster recovery processes, network and server connectivity troubleshooting, Windows Server 2012, and analytical tools.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and/or technical certifications (Network+, CCNA, CCNP or other network related).
• CompTIA Network+ or higher certifications.
• Enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges and developing creative solutions.
• Ability to perform high‑quality work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Experience supporting government customers.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. ECS is a leading mid‑sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government.

We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.