IT Network Administrator 3
United Launch Alliance
- Decatur, Illinois, United States
- Decatur, Illinois, United States
About
Location: ULA - Decatur
Relocation: No
Travel Requirements: 10%
Job Overview & Responsibilities At United Launch Alliance (ULA), the Network Administrator III serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the enterprise network infrastructure. This role provides advanced support and expert-level troubleshooting across complex LAN, WAN, wireless, and network security environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, performance, and scalability.
The Network Administrator III leads the implementation of network enhancements, supports critical infrastructure initiatives, and drives resolution of escalated technical issues. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and engineering partners, this position contributes to the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure, resilient network solutions that align with organizational objectives, operational requirements, and industry best practices. Through proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and strategic planning, the role helps ensure the network environment remains robust, efficient, and capable of supporting ULA's mission‑critical operations.
Required Education Bachelor
Required Years of Experience Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
Four years of directly related exempt work experience may be used to satisfy the bachelor's degree requirement
Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting, administering, and optimizing enterprise-class network environments
Comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles, including routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, Quality of Service (QoS), and multicast technologies
Hands‑on experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networking solutions
Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network issues in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments
Experience supporting high‑availability, multi‑site network architectures, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational continuity
Strong understanding of network security concepts, industry best practices, and defense‑in‑depth methodologies
Advanced expertise with dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP, within enterprise and large‑scale network environments
Proficiency administering enterprise switching platforms, including Cisco technologies and related network ecosystems
Hands‑on experience managing next‑generation firewalls and security appliances, such as Palo Alto Networks and Cisco ASA solutions
Strong analytical skills with experience utilizing network monitoring and diagnostic tools, including Wireshark, NetFlow, packet capture utilities, and performance analysis platforms
Experience implementing and supporting secure connectivity solutions, including IPsec VPNs, SSL VPNs, remote‑access services, and site‑to‑site network communications
Ability to perform full lifecycle management of network infrastructure, including configuration, deployment, maintenance, upgrades, patching, and hardware refresh activities
Working knowledge of enterprise monitoring and management platforms such as SolarWinds for proactive network visibility, alerting, and performance optimization
Exceptional documentation and technical communication skills, with the ability to create and maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, standard operating procedures, and change management records
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and technical leadership to support organizational objectives and continuous infrastructure improvement initiatives
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs., bend, kneel, squat, stoop, work overhead, reach above shoulder level, sit, stand, walk (sometimes on uneven surfaces), and climb.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SD‑WAN technologies
Exposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS)
Experience supporting VoIP, unified communications, or QoS design
Knowledge of automation or scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell) for network tasks
Familiarity with NAC solutions (Cisco ISE)
Benefits
401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
Generous paid time off
Flexible work environments
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Employer ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Federal E-Verify Program ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.
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- English
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