Network Administrator II

Network Administrator II - "W-TRS" Hohenfels, Germany

Onsite Role

The WTRS Network Administrator at the Joint Multination Readiness Center (JMRC) Hohenfels will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and securing the Combat Training Center's networks, ensuring reliable and efficient communication across all systems to enable an effective training environment for the US forces and allies conducting training at the center.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience related to network administration
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience in Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or another enterprise-grade networking equipment
• Ability to maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN
• Experienced in maintenance and optimization of VPNs, VLANs, and QoS, NAC, and identity-based network access control systems policies for secure and optimized traffic routing
• Proficient in implementing and managing network security solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and Zero Trust architectures using STIGs, SCG and relevant NIST controls.
• Capable of optimizing high-speed data transfer, load balancing, and bandwidth utilization across global networks
• Automate network configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell
• Troubleshoot and optimize BGP, OSPF, and MPLS routing protocols for optimal data flow
• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks
• Oversee network monitoring and analytics using SNMP, NetFlow, and AI-driven anomaly detection
• Monitor network traffic and security events in real time using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel)
• Investigate and respond to network intrusions, anomalies, and security incidents
• Configure and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions
• Conduct packet analysis and forensic investigations using Wireshark or Zeek
• Develop and implement network hardening strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Automate security processes with Python, PowerShell, or Ansible for rapid response
• Collaborate with SOC analysts and security teams to improve incident response procedures
• Implement zero-trust networking, micro-segmentation, and secure access policies
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK

Desired Skills:

• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, CISSP
• Strong proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Deep knowledge of multicast routing, and network segmentation strategies
• Ability to architect enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN
• Experienced in design of VPNs, VLANs, and QoS policies for secure and optimized traffic routing
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV)
• Ability to analyze packet captures using Wireshark or other forensic tools
• Proven track record in high-performance network optimization

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)