Senior Network Administrator

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Network Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Encryption, Network Security, Routing

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT's fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

Responsibilities:

• Provides advice and training to end-users and less-experienced network personnel

Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network incidents and problems.

• Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.

Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.

• Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment associated with USBICES.

• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Analyzes, administers, and maintains voice, video, and/or data communications networks.

• Manages the usage and performance of voice, video and/or data communications networks

• Maintains network to meet Enterprise Service Availability and Service Level Agreement requirements.

• Utilizes IT Service Management (ITSM) Principles to identify, categorize, prioritize, escalate, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents.

• Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security policies and procedures.

Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards.

• Interfaces with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.

• Assists with development of third-party monitoring actions and procedures for network infrastructure.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience.

• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.

• BA/BS degree - may substitute additional years of experience.

• Must possess a completed CCNA certification.

• Must meet DOD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire

• Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)

• Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features

• Experience working directly with hardware vendors involved in the incident resolution process.

• Provides Tier I-II support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.

• Experience with STIG patching, compliance, and other security activities

• Experience using Network management tools and concepts.

• Ideal candidate will have experience with distributed network environment.

• Experience with Cisco routers and switches, supporting DOD networks.

• Experience with creating network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.

• Experience with twisted pair cable, Patch Panels, and other layer 1 maintenance and installation.

• Cisco VoIP experience desired.

• Candidate must be willing to perform systems maintenance duties after-hours and on weekends.

• Candidate must be willing to be on-call for troubleshooting and support.

• The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment.

• Must be willing to work shift work, weekends, and holidays when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed CCNP Enterprise & or CCNP Security

• Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus series switches

• Knowledge of Cisco ISR Gen2 (1900, 2900, 3900 series) and ISR Gen3 (4000 series) routers

• Knowledge of Cisco Firepower series firewalls.

• Knowledge (to include instillation) of KG-175, KG-250 and other NSA Cryptographic devices.

• Knowledge of configuration of Cisco IOS 15.x, Cisco IOS-XE 16.x, and NX-OS 9.x

• Knowledge of VLAN's, Spanning Tree, and routing concepts to include: EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, and Multicast.

• Knowledge of network management applications including Solarwinds

• Knowledge and experience with VoIP/VTC collaboration systems

• Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices

• Knowledge and experience with Cyber Network Defense

• Knowledge and experience with Multicast and GRE Routing

• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies as they apply to networking: VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft

• Knowledge and experience with data center networking

• Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets

• Understanding of network virtualization

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL Doral

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.