Cisco SME | Cleared | Aurora or Colorado Springs, CO

*On-site in Aurora or Colorado Springs

JOB SUMMARY:

Zivaro is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and technically talented Cisco Subject Matter Expert/Senior Network Administrator to join our team of diverse and qualified professionals who is pursuing the rewards of maintaining innovative and complex systems. This position is located in Aurora, CO or Colorado Springs, CO offering opportunities for both individual activities and collaborative efforts in support of complex systems. Qualified candidates must be able to work individually and, in a team, setting in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This position requires an individual with network administration experience on multiple networking platforms who can work in a structured configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time system applications on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract. Qualified candidates will be responsible for leading the team in network design, upgrades, evaluating network platform level problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshooting network architecture to include network interfaces and firewalls, and making recommendations for system findings and enhancements
• Handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Gain a detailed understanding of systems, flows, CONOPs, and advanced concepts; innovate and provide strategic direction
• Perform updates, patching, and baseline changes to adhere to Information Security requirements, policies, and standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Demonstrated real-world experience in network configuration and management of critical network environments
• Has a clear understanding of the OSI model
• Experience with IPSec, multilayer switching and VLANs
• Knowledgeable in Static/Dynamic IP environments, LAN/WAN interfaces, Routed and routing protocols, subnetting, remote management and monitoring using SNMPv3 and SSH in both large and small-scale networks
• Experience in network devices such as Cisco ASAs, Routers, and Switches
• Familiarity with CISCO Spine-Leaf network topology/architecture
• Experience with Cisco IOS, NX OS
• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, Multicast and UDP
• Must be able to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher).
• IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work in a structured configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time systems on an Operations and Maintenance O&M) contract
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate platform level problems and provide solutions for immediate restoration of service.
• Experience with 24x7 operational systems
• Interface with external services for DNS, NTP, and others
• Experience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer, briefings, interactions, and statements of work
• Experience developing system-level designs, high-level control and data interfaces
• Experience designing and setting up networks and data centers

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience+

SECURITY CLEARANCE: TS/SCI with CI Poly Government Security Clearance

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree preferred

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions at Zivaro, due to security clearance and government/federal contracts held by Zivaro.

EEO STATEMENT

ZIVARO fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to eligible applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal and state employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws.