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  • DLS Engineering
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Full-Time
  • 75 days ago
  • $100,000 – $105,000
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Network Administrator III (WAN).

Network Engineering & Telecommunications Full-Time

Network Administrator III (WAN): our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This is a senior WAN network administration role supporting Air Force Intranet Control and the Department of Defense Information Network.
  • The Person:The person will analyze and simulate network traffic, monitor system utilization and circuit bandwidth, automate tasks with scripts, and document workload activities for incidents and change requests.
  • Requirements:The role requires 7+ years' experience, IAT-II certification, CCNA certification, Software Defined Networking, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

About the role

Position overview:

DLS Engineering is seeking a Network Administrator III (WAN) professional for a full-time position in support of the Air Force Intranet Control (AFINC) program at Joint Base San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. This is an on-site position.

As part of AFINC, the mission of the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) is to provide mission assurance to the warfighter through the operation, management, and defense of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). In the execution of its mission, the 26 NOS maintains network infrastructure, to include routers, switches, proxies, firewalls, servers, workstations, printers, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and test labs, to provide maneuverability and defense of both classified and unclassified networks.

A day in the life:

  • Analyze and simulate network traffic to aid in problem resolution or to test updated configurations in virtual or physical lab environments.
  • Monitor system utilization and circuit bandwidth then report anomalies to Government team leads.
  • Develop, execute, modify or remove scripts to assist in automation of tasks, as possible.
  • Review and document all workload activities per incident or change request to eliminate re-work or for auditing/investigation purposes.

When I read the below it sounds like me:

  • 7+ years' experience with: installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and hardening routers, serial consoles, load balancers, and switches.
  • Deep level of understanding/experience with enterprise level network architectures/configurations is required and Software Defined Networking (SDN) is desired.
  • IAT-II certification (required)
  • CCNA certification (required)
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Other information:

  • We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
  • We offer a generous paid time off package
  • If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 757-494-5151.
  • DLS is an E-Verify company.
  • DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
  • Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.
Published July 15, 2026
Location San Antonio, TX
Job Type Full-Time