Network Administrator

Hermeus is an aerospace and defense technology company founded to radically accelerate air travel by delivering hypersonic aircraft. The company aims to develop hypersonic aircraft quickly and cost-effectively by integrating hardware-rich, iterative development with modern computing and autonomy. This approach has been validated through design, build, and test of the company’s first combined turbojet-ramjet engine and is now being scaled through its first flight vehicle program, Quarterhorse. Hermeus is also developing Darkhorse — an uncrewed hypersonic aircraft designed to deliver unique asymmetric capabilities to the warfighter.

As the Network Administrator at Hermeus you will be responsible for troubleshooting, installing, configuring, analyzing, and maintaining local and wide area networks. You will ensure growth, security, and scalability of all Hermeus networks as well as support cross-org needs for network support.

Responsibilities:

• Configure, install and maintain network equipment, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and other related hardware and software.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues promptly.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze network traffic patterns and optimize network performance to ensure maximum speed and availability.
• Work with other IT team members to ensure all systems are integrated and functioning correctly.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to improve the network infrastructure continuously.
• Attend on-site and in-person meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure confidentiality; adheres to Hermeus' information security and data privacy policies, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable job attendance at the Hermeus HQ.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure, protocols, and security. Familiarity with various network hardware and software systems.
• Certifications in related technologies such as Cisco, automation, and networking (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication. Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Thoroughness in network configuration, maintenance, and documentation. Commitment to ensuring network reliability and security.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving network requirements. Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• 2-4+ years of work experience administering networks and firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of IP Networking/Routing & Switching (TCP/IP, IPv4/v6, BGP, OSPF, and/or MPLS).
• Certifications, such as CCNA, JNCIS, PCNSE.
• Experience with AWS and virtual infrastructure.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.