Network Administrator

*Please note this position is contingent upon the award.

The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.

The Network Administrator manages end-user support, network operations infrastructure, web applications and cloud support, customer relationship management, and security support. Provide ongoing Operations and Maintenance support on the Application Hosting Environment (AHE), ensuring 99.9% application and system availability. Provide real-time 24/7 monitoring of all IT infrastructure hardware and software components.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field with at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.

• Certified in one of the following: Apple Certified Support Professional, Apple Certified Specialist, Certified Casper Administrator, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundations, Microsoft Certified IT Enterprise Administrator (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Installing, configuring, and maintaining network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls), software, and communication links.
Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Diagnosing and resolving network issues, providing technical support to end-users, and addressing user concerns.
Monitoring network performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing the network
Managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls to ensure data security and compliance.
Creating and maintaining network documentation and providing end-user training on network systems and applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific/technical field with at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.

• A minimum of Five (5) years “hands on” experience assessing, designing, and implementing ICS/OT network architectures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $70K – 140K with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. Contigent upon award subject to change.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).