Network Administrator - Top Secret Clearance

Responsible for the build, support, administration, and optimization of the network and associated systems software and hardware. Assists in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting small-scale network deployments. Conducts routine tests to ensure operability and security of the network. Troubleshoots common network problems and escalates complex/large-scale network issues appropriately.

• Installs and supports LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Installs, configures, and maintains network infrastructure devices as well as all related hardware and software.
• Monitors network to maintain integrity and security.
• Maintains network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
• Maintains network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems.
• Assists in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting small-scale network deployments.
• Conducts appropriate, routine tests to ensure the proper working condition and security of developed and purchased network systems.
• Assists with operation, configuration, and maintenance of telecommunications such as voice, video, and data transport and associated hardware.
• Performs network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
• Monitors network performance and performs common network restoration/recovery actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (BS preferred) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
• CompTIA Network+ and/or CCNA certification preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in network administration.
• Candidates must possess a current Top Secret clearance and Security+ certification or similar DoD 8140 compliant certification.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Applies technical and practical knowledge and understanding of system testing and analysis.
• Maintains knowledge of backup/recovery practices.
• Experience with industry router configurations and switch configurations.
• Experience in the administration of a Microsoft Active Directory network environment.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to practically apply, necessary testing, practices and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; well as strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of network, security and storage infrastructure including: local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networking, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, WAN optimizers, endpoint security and encryption, proxy servers, digital certificates, data center management and cabling standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot through the use of techniques and methods which will isolate and identify faulty components or configurations within a system so that services can be quickly restored to normal levels of operation.
• Experience with troubleshooting network connectivity (LAN, WAN and VPN).
• Knowledge of telecommunications voice and data networks.

Location: Quantico, VA - on-site.

Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required.

Compensation: $77,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience.

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