Network Administrator, Senior

REQ#: RQ188394 Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

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Job Description

GDIT is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Network Administrator to support a Defense Threat Reduction Agency mission by ensuring day-to-day operations and high availability of a wide area network that spans redundant data centers and more than 60 geographically separated sites worldwide.

Location: Albuquerque, NM

• Works with Cisco networking devices and firewalls, KG-175 family of encryptors, and various network management tools.
• Monitors network performance and troubleshoots and resolves complex problems to maintain operating efficiency and ensure quality transmission service on the network.
• Uses subject matter expertise to diagnose and solve complex issues and communicates the issues effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Configures, implements, and troubleshoots: Virtual Local Area Networks, Access Control Lists, 802.1x port-based network access control, Virtual Private Networks, Network Time Protocol, Simple Network Management Protocol version 3, Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Microsoft's Network Policy Server, and General Dynamics' GEM One Encryptor Manager.
• Configures and secures: Cisco switches and firewalls, network encryption devices specifically KG-175 family, network printers, and network KVMs in accordance with industry/security best practices and DISA STIG checklist.
• Develops, modifies, and updates process and technical documentation, logical network diagrams that include physical layout and location of devices and the connection between devices participating on the network, technical implementation plans and related reports.
• Evaluates existing network systems to ensure network capacity meets current and future network requirements. Analyzes customer requirements to determine optimal network solutions.
• Provides network cable management, tests, and troubleshoots CAT 5e, CAT 6, CAT 6a, and multi-mode fiber cables. Also terminates copper cables as required.
• Evaluates and recommends networking products and software upgrades
• Maintains operating efficiency and stability, and ensures the security and integrity of all systems and data
• Function in a "Tier 3" support role, resolving the most complex network issues escalated by Tier 2 support
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
• May serve as a team or task lead

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience

Education Requirements

• Technical certification

Required Technical Skills:

• Included but not limited to, Cisco switches, TACLANES, IP Address Management, SolarWinds, Gigamon, network security, patch management, STIGs, IAVM, ACLs, IPSec, NIST publications, JIRA, etc.

Certification Requirements

• IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8140.01M Cyberspace Workforce (i.e., Security +)
• Computing environment certification (i.e., Network + or CCNA)- Preferred

Security Requirements

• Must have a Top Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to work both independently and within a team and an active desire to learn.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CCNA Routing and Switching - Cisco Systems

Security+CE - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.