Gray Link Technologies LLC

Network Administrator III (WAN)

Location: Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Montgomery, AL

Clearance Level Required: TS/SCI Eligible

Job Description

Gray Link Technologies (https://glt.us) is seeking a Network Administrator III (WAN) to support the United States Air Force AFINC III program under the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS). The Network Administrator III will be responsible for advanced enterprise WAN design, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting to ensure network availability, security, and performance for Air Force global operations.

In this role, you will:

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, and harden routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches.
• Analyze and simulate network traffic in both virtual and physical lab environments to assist with problem resolution and configuration validation.
• Monitor system utilization and circuit bandwidth, report anomalies to Government engineering teams.
• Escalate highly complex network issues to engineering staff for advanced troubleshooting.
• Develop, execute, modify, or remove automation scripts to optimize network operations.
• Document all workload activity per incident or change request to support auditing and investigations.
• Apply deep knowledge of enterprise WAN architectures, network segmentation, and SDN technologies.
• Notify Information Technical Equipment Custodian (ITEC) or Property Custodian (PC) within 4 hours for all accountable item moves.
• Ensure cabling standards are met with neat bundling of system and peripheral wiring after installations or repairs.

What You’ll Need

• High School diploma or GED.
• 7+ years of experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex WAN and enterprise network infrastructure.
• Proficiency supporting routers, switches, load balancers, serial consoles, and network systems across global DoD WAN environments.
• Expertise in network utilization monitoring, traffic simulation, fault isolation, and reporting.
• Scripting knowledge to automate repetitive network management tasks.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliance (Security+ certification required).
• Active TS/SCI eligibility.
• Required certifications:
• Must have at least one of the following: CCNP Collaboration, CCNP Data Center, CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Service Provider.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USAF AFINC III and 26 NOS enterprise network environments.
• Familiarity with SDN implementation within DoD enterprise WAN environments.
• Experience leading junior network administration staff.

Company Overview & Benefits

Gray Link Technologies is a mission-focused IT and cybersecurity firm delivering advanced solutions to government and defense clients. We specialize in secure network architecture, systems integration, and IT infrastructure modernization that supports national security objectives and operational readiness.

• Benefits Summary:
• Medical Insurance: Two PPO plans (BlueCross BlueShield), employee-only coverage fully paid, includes prescription coverage.
• Dental Insurance: Delta Dental, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services.
• Vision Insurance: VSP, including exams, lenses, frames, and contacts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days annually, accrued per pay period.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% company match on employee contributions up to 4%.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Medical and dependent care.
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental life, AFLAC options, TRICARE Supplement.
• Additional Perks: NASA FCU membership, Hertz rental discounts, commuter benefits, discount programs (electronics, travel, fitness, etc.).

Security Clearance Notice

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Montgomery, AL 36114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montgomery, AL 36114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person