Network Administrator Operator

Job Title: Network Administrator Operator

Location: Ashburn, VA

Duration: 60+ Months

Qualifications knowledge, skills, and abilities
Intermediate Data Center / IT Operations experience
Software & Hardware tools utilized to perform day to day Data Center functions
Knowledge of LAN/WAN topologies, protocols, and standards
Must exhibit excellent communication and grammatical skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure (urgent problems, deadlines, changing priorities)
Familiar with network cabling (types, distance limitations, testing, connectors, handling)
Familiar with electrical & optical transceivers (SFP+, QSFP+, GLCT, DAC, CFP2, DWDM)
Familiar with server hardware and components
Familiar with electrical standards, connector types, power budget calculations, AC vs. DC, single phase vs. three phase, etc.
Familiar with datacenter design in relation to heat dissipation and air flow
Meticulous and obsessive about organized cabling
Detail oriented and organized

Desired
Bachelor s degree in Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Experience and technical training in WAN/LAN communications including experience installing, basic configuring and maintaining Cisco routers and switches
Experience in presenting technical solutions and/or recommendations
Knowledge of electronic principles as they relate to diagnosing and troubleshooting IT system issues
Knowledge of technical inter-relationships between software/hardware and desktop/LAN/Host systems
Advanced skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues
Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills
Knowledge of the organization's operations