Network Administrator

Position: Network Administrator

Position Summary:

The Senior Network Administrator serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for all core network systems, serving as Tier III echelon support for network Information Assurance (IA) devices to all units within a global enterprise network and providing escalated technical support to Tier II technicians. In conjunction with other integrated teams, Tier III also provides planning for enterprise IA boundaries for the installation and configuration of all IA network devices located throughout the enterprise, acting as a two-way conduit by consulting with and providing technical guidance to other client sections regarding the testing, planning, and implementation of new network IA devices, as well as facilitating the transition of new capabilities to operations when appropriate. Tier III SMEs also assist with the review of external or development of internal policies and plans related to enterprise operations in order to ensure standardization and compliance with Network Operations requirements throughout the organization.

The candidate will be expected to attend weekly Tier III section meetings with client staff to communicate updates related to Tier III tasks, problems they have encountered in the past week, and plans for the coming week's task completion. The candidate shall document these Tier III issues and plans in a Tier III Weekly Status Report.

Clearance Eligibility: Active DoD - TS/SCI

Shift Schedule: Panama Schedule: 0600-1800, Sun-Tue and every other Wednesday

Salary: The salary offered will depend on education, certifications, length and relevance of work history, and professional experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain the network management and information architecture.
• Migrate users from the legacy networks.
• Maintain systems on-site in accordance with the original equipment manufacturers' (OEM's) recommended engineering and maintenance practices.
• Perform preventive maintenance, during non-core hours on the system including scheduled preventive maintenance such as periodic tests, inspections, and all other preventive maintenance services/practices recommended by the OEMs and as specified Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform maintenance after notification that equipment is inoperative and or malfunctioning.
• Provide service personnel trained and certified by the respective OEMs sufficient to ensure system performance and compliance with the maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with OEM guidelines and SOPs.
• Hardware/software supported:
  • Firewall - FortiNet FortiGate; Palo Alto, Panorama, Juniper SRX
  • Router - Cisco, Juniper
  • Proxy - Symantec Reporter Content web filtering, DISA CBII/Menlo
  • WAN Optimization - Riverbed Steelhead
  • Switch - Juniper, Cisco
  • DNS - Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), RHEL Syslog, InfoBlox
  • WAN Optimization - Riverbed Steelhead, F5 Load Balancers, SDWAN/vManage
  • Management - ISE, HPNA, MEMS

COMPETENCIES:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, as well as the ability to respond clearly to questions
• Aptitude to address negative situations, and resolve them in a positive manner

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Professional series certification (e.g., RHCE, CCIE, JNCIE, CCNP, Fortinet NSE 5)
• DoD 8580 IAT III, IAM III, IASAE II (CISA, GCIH, GCED, CASP, GSLC, CISM CISSP [or Associate])

Background and Experience: 7 Years related experience

Required Technical Skills:

• Hardware: FortiNet FortiGate; Palo Alto, Panorama, Juniper SRX
• Software: FortiOS, CISCO IOS, NXOS, JUNOS, Wireshark, Packet Capture, TACACS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require movement about the office for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Contractor site with 0-10% travel possible
• Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages
• Occasional movement of small articles up to 10lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Continually operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Occasionally required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Continually required to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled