Intermediate Network Administrator - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

DVS is looking for an Intermediate Network Administrator with an active Secret Clearance to support our team in located at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. This is a hybrid role with 2 days onsite and 3 days telework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals.
• Configure routers, switches, and firewalls following the client's direction according to client's network topology and allowing specific ports and protocols.
• Provide network administration support in the areas of design, installation, configuration, monitoring and testing of network architectures and devices to manage and maintain an unclassified and classified network infrastructure utilizing state-of the- art and cutting edge technology.
• Implement, administer, maintain, and configure the client network to monitor, detect, and respond to threats on the network.
• Provide immediate briefings to the client of any immediate/emergency threats to the network.
• Plan and implement future network upgrades as directed by the client.
• Keep up-to-date records and documentation of network topology and equipment configurations to support network status reports, network troubleshooting, and network logging.
• Implement enterprise network policy and maintain Cybersecurity initiatives and directives as directed by the client.
• Provide technical and programmatic support to assist other client teams and supported organizations in all aspects of planning, engineering, fielding and operating IT systems and resources.
• Assist in technical evaluation of technical vendor submissions for compliance with client network specifications.
• Review and update SOPs and STIG checklists quarterly.
• Participate in Change Management Control processes and submit Request for Change in accordance with CBC G-6 policy.
• Provide network support for IP based VTC systems.
• Install, remove, configure and repair encryption equipment to alter, expand or maintain the client secure computer network used for classified processing.

Qualifications:

• AA or AS Degree with 5+ years of overall applicable experience highly preferred.
• Minimum requirement is HS Diploma with 7+ years of overall applicable experience.
• Interim Secret is allowed until full Secret clearance.
• IAT-II DoDI 8570.01-M Baseline Certification - CompTIA Security +CE.
• Network related certification required.
• Experience configuring routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Experience managing, configuring, and testing network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals.
• Experience researching solutions for new network equipment, software, configurations, and management.
• Experience documenting network topology and equipment configurations.
• Experience implementing enterprise network policy and maintaining Cybersecurity initiatives and directives.
• Experience with Change Management Control processes and submitting Requests for Change (RFC).
• Experience installing, removing, configuring, and repairing encryption equipment.
• Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) policies.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions and provide support to all team members.

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
• Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
• Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
• Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
• Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.