Network Administrator III

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Network Administrator III to join our Client's team.

Position / Candidate Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and 10+ Years of Experience in the Following or
• Associate's Degree and 8+ Years of Experience in the Following or
• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ Years of Experience in the Following
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Required Experience

• Implementing various network technologies and end-user support to include some of the following: Systems Requirements, project management and strategic planning, Operational Requirements, Enterprise Strategic Planning and operations, Unix/Linux system software, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced system architecture; information assurance; hardware technologies; digital/analog communications technologies.
• Working knowledge of the following systems: UNIX/LINUX, CISCO IOS, Windows Server, and Microsoft SQL.
• Experience in the use of routing protocols and switching technologies, LAN/WAN medias and protocols.
• Ability to plan and organize work and interact with technical and non-technical personnel translating user requirements into responsive applications.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of IA concepts and requirements.
• Experience working independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communications, time management, and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

Required Certifications:

• CCNA, CCNP or Network+
• Security + or similar which meet current guidelines such as DOD 8570 Baseline Certification IAT Level II.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities

Pay Range: $100,000-$120,000