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Senior Network Administrator
National Institute of Standards and TechnologyBoulder, CO · full time · Senior
$121,785 – $187,093
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 4, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A federal government role managing and securing NIST's enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites. The position focuses on network optimization, security hardening, and strategic equipment management while supporting the organization's research mission.
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What they ask for
Required
- Current or active Cisco CCNP certification or higher
- One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent
- Experience upgrading Cisco IOS and NXOS software versions
- Experience upgrading or replacing Cisco hardware chassis and line cards
- Proficiency with Cisco IOS and NXOS command-line interfaces including Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations
- Experience interconnecting and testing network devices using fiber optic and copper tools
- Experience with Cisco ISE for network access control and micro-segmentation