Network Administrator

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning
• Collaborate with internal and external US BICES-X teams to ensure reliable operation of multiple US BICES-X networks
• Work with other functional teams in a proactive manner to prevent network and service outages.
• Collaborate outside of the traditional network disciplines to produce relevant and actionable courses of action to apply corrective action during network outages.
• Document network topologies and changes via technical drawings and plans to the program standard using the approved tools available to the team.
• Acquisition & Deployment
• Track, report, and advise network hardware EOL, EOS, EOV dates and provide recommendations for replacement hardware.
• Perform upgrades of network equipment operating systems and firmware in accordance with program and customer directives.
• Install, test, and verify network equipment ensuring US BICES-X networks meet established customer requirements and service level agreements.
• Capable of working independently at remote customer locations
• Operational Management
• Monitors status of US BICES-X networks and initiates corrective action to resolve network outages.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems and service outages proactively.
• Documents troubleshooting efforts via ServiceNow tickets.
• Provides network equipment and specialized training as needed
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant network technologies as assigned.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network administration principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Data Center operations and safety principles
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing SolarWinds for monitoring and management of network assets.
• Monitors and manages encryption devices via GEM One and VINE
• Maintains TDY readiness and theater entry requirements per customer guidelines and regulations
• Required Qualifications:
• Self-Starter, takes initiative to resolve network outages and related problems; escalates as necessary to higher tier support or management
• 3+ years of related Network Administration experience
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• BA/BS degree
• Must possess an active CCNA certification.
• Must meet DOW 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
• Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS and ASA software and hardware features
• Experience with firewall and rule sets
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast taffic
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN, IPSEC, and GRE tunnels
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot VRF-Lite, understand the basics of route-leaking
• Ability to configure and explain STIG procedures for L2, L3 Switches, Routers, Firewalls, and network applications
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work
• Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail and presentation
• Results

Requirements

• Cisco Routers Switches, DISA STIG, Firewalls, VMware, VoIP Telephony Certifications:
• None Experience:
• 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
• Yes
• Job Description:

Benefits

Additional Information

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications:

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