4026 Network Administrator

OVERVIEW:

As a Network Administrator, you will design, implement, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable network systems that meet customer requirements. You will support a variety of network-related tasks, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, configuration management, and disaster recovery planning. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure network security compliance and providing expertise to enhance overall network performance and reliability.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain network infrastructures to ensure high availability, security, and scalability.
• Perform network administration tasks, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.).
• Optimize network performance by analyzing and resolving bottlenecks, latency issues, and network congestion.
• Manage network access and security, adhering to DoD and organizational policies.
• Create and maintain network documentation, including topologies, configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to design and implement efficient network solutions.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic to ensure the availability and performance of network services.
• Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network systems.
• Utilize network monitoring tools to identify, analyze, and resolve complex network issues.
• Implement and maintain compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks.
• Provide network support and troubleshooting during production incidents and outages.
• Ensure the network complies with relevant security standards, including NIST 800-53 and RMF frameworks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in network administration or related fields.
• Proficiency in managing network technologies such as TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP).
• Strong knowledge of network optimization techniques, traffic analysis, and quality of service (QoS) strategies.
• Experience with DoD 8570 compliance and Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II Certification.
• Must hold Security+ certification with CCNA or Network+ certification required.
• Familiarity with network security controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF).
• Experience with firewall and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Ability to analyze network issues and identify efficient solutions to ensure uninterrupted network operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred. Four (4) additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across functional teams.
• Security+ certification with CCNA or Network+ certification required.

CLEARANCE:

• TS/SCI minimum