Network Administrator at IDS International
Fort Bragg, NC
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Jul 21, 2026
Fort Bragg, NC
Jul 23, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A hands-on network administration role supporting DoD network environments at Fort Bragg, NC. Day-to-day work centers on configuring and maintaining Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, managing VPNs, performing troubleshooting and diagnostics, and upholding network security practices. Suited to candidates with at least three years of senior technical experience on DoD networks, a Secret clearance, and a qualifying certification such as Security+, CCNA, or Network+.
Mid level · 3+ years · Fayetteville, NC · Secret clearance
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $89,853 (middle half $72,807–$105,888).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (7)
The title is 'Network Administrator' with no seniority modifier, but the role requires 3 years of experience in a 'senior technical role on a DoD network' — this language describes the experience background required, not the level of this posting itself; the scope and duties align with a Mid-level network operations role.
Degree requirement is effectively None: the JD accepts an Associate degree OR equivalent military training (e.g., 25B/H/N MOS), so no formal degree is hard-gated.
Compensation is described only as 'Competitive Hourly Pay' with no figures provided.
The DCWF 441 Network Operations Specialist certification at Intermediate proficiency is required; acceptable certifications (Security+, CCNA, Network+) are listed as interchangeable options to satisfy that single requirement — captured as one skill with alternatives.
15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) is noted as a runner-up given the emphasis on cyber threats, network security architecture, and DoD security practices, but the primary day-to-day work is network administration and operations, making 15-1244 the better fit.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): network troubleshooting.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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