Network Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator

Location:  Alexandria, VA (Hybrid)  

Salary: $95K - $100K

Summary:

As a Network Administrator, you will play a key role in providing support in network administration  This support may include assistance with LAN, WAN, wireless, VoIP, data center and software-defined networking (SDN) administration. The individual will be responsible for managing and maintaining the agency's Cisco network infrastructure. The Network Administrator will also oversee the deployment, configuration, and support of Cisco network devices, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.

Responsibilities:

·        Installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls

·        Networking, cabling installation and management, including copper and fiber

·        Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the network, ensuring efficient resource allocation and minimal downtime

·        Diagnosing and resolving network issues, including connectivity, performance, and security problems

·        Ensuring the security of the network by applying patches, updates, and security configurations to Cisco devices and Cloud network configurations

·        Maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and policies

·        Working closely with other IT teams to support network needs and integrate network solutions with other systems

·        Responding to network alerts and resolving network infrastructure problems

·        Providing configuration management components to include configuration documentation and network diagrams

·        Providing technical support on existing and emerging technologies, planning and execution of technology projects, execution of technology related tasks and initiatives

·        Researching and reporting on new technologies and how they provide value to the organization

·        Performing hardware installation and support configuration of IT network systems in customer on-prem environments

Requirements:

·        Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance issued by the customer. This agency handles and adjudicates the security clearance process 

NOTE: United States Citizenship is required as part of the eligibility criteria to be able to obtain this type of security clearance 

·        7+ years of professional experience in Network Administration

·        Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent professional experience

·        Experience overseeing the deployment, configuration, and support of Cisco network infrastructure including devices, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.

·        Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls

·        Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification preferred

·        Experience with network cabling installation and management, including copper and fiber

·        Experience monitoring and optimizing the performance of the network, ensuring efficient resource allocation and minimal downtime

·        Will require travel, as needed to customer locations which may include the below for installing and maintaining physical equipment (i.g., network firewall, server, storage, uninterruptable power supplies. Minimal travel is anticipated, and majority of support will be remote 

o   Alexandria, VA 

o   Sterling, VA 

o   Austin, TX 

o   Tempe, AZ 

o   Phoenix, AZ 

·        Customer service driven 

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

·        Must be detail oriented