Senior Network Administrator

Overview Senior Network Administrator Gaithersburg, MD Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether its architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our governments mission and our clients business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nations cyber interests? Join our growing team as a Senior Network Administrator, supporting the NGA customer mission. Responsibilities What you get to do every day: Design, configure, administer, and maintain complexenterpriseLAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and datacenter network environments. Install, configure, andsupport Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, loadbalancers, and othernetwork infrastructurecomponents. Collaboratewith Agile Scrumteams to deliverinfrastructure enhancementssupporting continuous integrationand rapid capabilitydelivery. Participate in sprintplanning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives asthe networking subjectmatter expert. Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability whileproactively identifyingopportunities for optimization. Troubleshoot complex networkissues, perform rootcause analysis, andimplementlong-term correctiveactions. Implement and maintainsecure network architecturesin accordance withIntelligence Communitysecurity requirements andbest practices. Support cloud connectivity, hybrid networking, and infrastructure modernizationinitiatives. Develop and maintainnetwork documentation,topology diagrams, standardoperating procedures, andconfiguration baselines. Coordinate hardware refreshes, software upgrades, maintenancewindows,and patch managementactivities. Partner with cybersecurityteams to addressvulnerabilities, implementsecurity controls, andsupportaudits and accreditationactivities. Qualifications Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly Certification Required : CompTIA Security+, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent certification. Education/Experience: Requires Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience 8+ years of network administration experience Required Skills: Experiencesupporting large-scale, mission-critical networkenvironments. Strong expertisewith Cisco routingand switching technologies. Thorough understanding of:

TCP/IP

OSPF, BGP, EIGRP

VLANs

DNS/DHCP

VPN technologies NAT QoS Multicast Experience administeringenterprise firewalls suchas Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, orFortinet. Experiencewith network monitoringand performance managementtools. Strong troubleshooting,analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communicationskills and theability to collaborateacross technicaldisciplines. Experience working inAgile or Scrumenvironments. What is ideal? Cisco CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent certification CompTIA Security+ CE (or DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification) Experience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense customers Experience with AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud networking Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or PowerShell Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and micro-segmentation Experience with DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Experience with VMware NSX or Cisco ACI ITIL Foundation certification Intelligence Community Experience preferred What you can expect from us Recognizing great achievements do not go unnoticed by bcore through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses Youll join a growing organization of passionate, top-shelf, IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in actively developing the technology revolution in the Intelligence community The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $110,000-$166,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee. Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more. BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr teKnoluxion Consulting