Network Systems Administrator

Company Description

Knight’s Armament Company, founded by C. Reed Knight Jr. over three decades ago, began as a Research & Development facility dedicated to the needs of U.S. Special Forces. Based in Titusville, FL, the company has evolved into a premier manufacturer of complete weapon systems, modular accessories, and advanced Knight Vision electro-optics. Renowned for its cutting-edge advancements, Knight's performs all R&D, manufacturing, assembly, and testing in-house. While its primary focus is on Law Enforcement and Military applications, the company applies the same high standards to its commercial products. Visit www.knightarmco.com for more information.

Job Title:
Network Administrator

Department:
Information Technology

Location:
On-Site (Full-Time) - Titusville, FL

Purpose of Position

We are seeking a hands-on Network Administrator to manage and maintain our local infrastructure. This is a vital, 100% on-site role responsible for the health of our physical data center, local area network (LAN/WAN), and on-premise server environment. If you enjoy working directly with hardware, managing virtualized servers, and ensuring network security from the ground up, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (VMware/ESXi), storage solutions (Pure Storage), and network hardware (Cisco/Dell/HP).
• Network Operations: Monitor LAN/WAN/SAN performance, troubleshoot connectivity, and manage VoIP systems.
• Security & Compliance: Administer firewalls, endpoint protection (Symantec), and IDS/IPS systems while ensuring data privacy best practices.
• Maintenance & Backups: Execute daily data backups, restoration tests, and manage mobile device management (MDM) systems.
• On-Site Support: Provide tier-2 technical support for hardware, cabling, and workstation software, responding to issues via email and phone.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of network maps, inventory, and disaster recovery procedures.

Technical Qualifications

• Education: Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, IT, or 1–2 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Core OS Knowledge: Proficiency in Windows 10/11 Pro, Windows Server (2012 through 2025), and Linux.
• Virtualization & Database: Experience supporting VMware/ESXi, Microsoft Exchange, and SQL Server.
• Networking Hardware: Hands-on experience with Cisco switches, routers, and UCS.
• Protocols: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, and Subnetting.
• Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), VMware, or Cisco (CCNA).

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Candidate must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR § 120.62), which includes U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status (Green Card Holder), or a protected individual (asylee or refugee).