Network Administrator

ARETUM

Network Administrator supporting federal clients at Aretum through installation and management of network services. Collaborating on compliance requirements while maintaining operational excellence.

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Installation and maintenance of routers, switches, and wireless controllers utilizing appropriate tools
Ensure that router, switch, and other network equipment installation, repair and maintenance is performed in accordance with Cisco's proper procedures
Monitor environmental factors of data centers and network closets
Use the ServiceNow ticketing system to track and document all changes to switch runs, closet configurations, and monument setups
Maintain network equipment records in an automated system, update network maps and perform configuration management
Use tools to perform monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of telecommunication circuits including DWDM optical circuits
Use network management tools and related test equipment
Travel to client sites as needed
Prepare necessary reports
Ensure that complete, quality documentation is maintained
Clearly and accurately detail, monitor, and track all work through Footprints
Work requests opened and assigned by Service Desk
Effectively communicate directly with technical and management personnel
Execute notification escalation procedures as defined by client
Coordinate services and status with Service Desk
Attend meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of applicable experience
Bachelor’s Degree (can be substituted for 2 additional years of experience)
Experience with installation and maintenance of routers, switches, and wireless controllers
Knowledge of Cisco's proper procedures
Deep understanding of building infrastructure, including but not limited to, wiring pathways, conduits, and general building construction
Experience with telecommunication circuits to include DWDM optical circuits
Open to travel to client sites in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas, as needed
Knowledge of how environmental factors can affect data centers and network closets
Network management and testing experience
ServiceNow ticketing experience
Reporting and equipment record keeping experience
Excellent verbal and written communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

installation of routersmaintenance of switcheswireless controllersnetwork equipment repairconfiguration managementtroubleshooting telecommunication circuitsDWDM optical circuitsnetwork managementtesting experiencereporting

Soft Skills

effective communicationdocumentationcoordinationmonitoringtracking workescalation proceduresclient interactionattention to detailorganizational skillsteam collaboration