Network Infrastructure and Functional Systems Administrator and Engineering Support

Location :

• MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL (On-Site)  Employment Type : Full-Time  Department : IT / Engineering  Security Clearance : Secret Clearance Hours : 7 : 30 am- 4 : 30 pm, including 1 hour of lunch.
• Monday- Friday  Job Summary  Lucayan Technology Solutions is seeking a highly capable Network Administrator to support the 6th Medical Group (6 MDG) at MacDill Air Force Base under a U.S.
• Air Force medical IT support contract.
• The Network Administrator will maintain, monitor, and secure enterprise network infrastructure to meet operational and security requirements.
• This includes managing routers, switches, and firewalls, implementing cybersecurity directives, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards.
• Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Conduct daily network health checks to verify system readiness and availability.
• Monitor network performance, conduct bandwidth analysis, and optimize resource usage.
• Implement DoD cybersecurity requirements (STIGs, ACAS scans, TCNOs) and maintain vulnerability compliance index (VCI) ≤ 3.
• Control user access and permissions, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues; escalate unresolved issues per established SLAs.
• Track and resolve service tickets using DHA ServiceNow and AFNET Remedy systems.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including network diagrams, SOPs, and security compliance reports.
• Perform firmware updates, patching, and configuration changes for network equipment.
• Support disaster recovery (DR) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) testing.
• Provide support for system integration and testing of upgrades, ensuring Air Force and DHA compatibility.
• Coordinate with vendors and government stakeholders to resolve complex issues.
• Comply with AFOSH (Air Force Occupational Safety and Health) standards and site-specific safety / security requirements.
• Work Environment & Access
• On-site daily at 3250 Zemke Ave, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL 33621.
• Must comply with AFOSH (Air Force Occupational Safety and Health) regulations.
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC) and meet Air Force installation access requirements.
• Access to controlled / restricted areas may be required based on mission scope.   Required Qualifications U.S.
• Citizenship ( required for CAC and installation access ).
• Active Secret Clearance  (must be maintained).
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 3+ years of professional experience in network administration.
• Strong knowledge of TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, subnetting, and routing protocols (OSPF / EIGRP).
• Experience with Cisco / Juniper or equivalent enterprise network hardware.
• Proficiency in firewall configuration and security hardening.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies and requirements (STIGs, ACAS, RMF).
• Ability to analyze system logs, troubleshoot network outages, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Required Certifications  CompTIA Security+ (baseline DoD 8570 requirement).
• CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA / CCNP.
• Microsoft MCSA / MCSE.
• ITIL v4 Foundation.
• Nice to Have
• Prior experience supporting DoD healthcare IT environments (SGSL / SGSI / SGN).  Tools & Technologies  SolarWinds | ServiceNow | AFNET Remedy | DNS / DHCP | VMware | ACAS | Nagios | Windows Server | Linux | SSH | PRTG | Cisco IOS | STIGs | TCNOs  Powered by JazzHR