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CESO Network Administrator

TEKsystems

Arlington, VAContract$50–55/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–55/hr
Location
Arlington, VA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

TEKsystems is hiring a Network Administrator for its Compartmented Enterprise Services Office effort, which is establishing a secure web service operation on an automated platform. The role is based in Arlington, Virginia, and is fully onsite. The administrator monitors and maintains network availability and security, handles user access requests, and troubleshoots network issues. The position is contract to hire and pays $50.00–$55.00 per hour.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network MonitoringOSI ModelLayer 3 NetworkingMonitoring ToolsNetwork Operations CenterNetwork Performance MonitoringNetwork Security MonitoringSwitch ConfigurationRouter ConfigurationBGPOSPF802.1X ConfigurationIPsec TunnelsVLAN Configuration

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI ClearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationBachelor's in Computer Science or IT or Equivalent Experience4+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

We are currently seeking a Network Administrator 1st shift (6AM to 2PM) to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site.

Primary Responsibilities:

Network monitoring of connections and performance to ensure network availability for user access and services.

Proactively identify risks and issues in the network and complete actions to mitigate them.

Able to plan, coordinate and implement network maintenance, installation, and security to protect and improve network infrastructure.

Receive and review user requests to establish or resolve issues with user access to services.

Troubleshoot and resolve network issues and escalate complex problems to senior engineers or vendors

Configure, install, and maintain network devices and software

Basic Qualifications:

Currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance

Currently possess DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Security+ce.

BS in computer science or IT and 4+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Comfortable working 24×7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Experience monitoring network performance, security, and availability

Experience in configuring switches and routers.

Experience working with Dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Ability to change and configure 802.1x

Prior experience troubleshooting S2S/IPSEC tunnels connection.

Experience conducting VLAN configurations

Skills

network monitoring, osi model, layer 3, Monitoring tools, Noc, Network operations center

Top Skills Details

network monitoring,osi model,layer 3

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 744 open Network Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–55/hr
  • US median$40–45/hr32 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $52.50/hr, is 24% above the US median midpoint ($43/hr) — in the middle half of Network Administrator hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 66 open Network Administrator jobs in Virginia and 744 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Network Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (639 postings).
Education
124 of the 744 open Network Administrator jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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