Network Administrator
US$123,000 – US$169,000 / yr base salary
Posted 17 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Senior Network Administrator”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$123,000 – US$169,000 / yr |
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CertificationsPCNSE, ACMP, ACDX
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design, implement, secure, and sustain mission-critical network infrastructure supporting business operations. This role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba networking solutions, along with the ability to operate in highly secure, performance-sensitive environments.
This position is hands-on and mission-focused, requiring ownership from architecture through operations. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, where reliability, security, and rapid problem-solving are critical.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures across classified and unclassified environments
- Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama, GlobalProtect)
- Implement and support Aruba networking solutions (switching, wireless, ClearPass)
- Perform network segmentation, zero-trust implementation, and policy enforcement
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize uptime
- Conduct vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIGs)
- Support incident response, including traffic analysis and threat mitigation
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and DevOps teams to integrate secure network solutions
- Maintain documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and SOPs
- Participate in system accreditation and ATO processes
Minimum Requirements:
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8+ years of experience in network administration within enterprise or DoD environments
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Strong hands-on experience with: