Network Administrator Tier 3 (TS/SCI Clearance)

Job Status: Position is active, funded, and is contingent upon customer acceptance 

Location: Bolling AFB, Washington DC OR Reston, VA (onsite) 

Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency. Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph. 

Background:

Assured Consulting Solutions provides strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across the business, technology, and organizational spectrum. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with customers that are both Government and industry leaders and technology innovators. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Network Administrator Level 3 to join the team. 

As a Tier 3 Network Operations Engineer, you will be continuously challenged to solve complex tasks requiring extensive research, teamwork, and creativity. You will design and deliver solutions requiring a high level of coordination and technical ability. You will write high-level technical documents to articulate problems and solutions to an audience of varying technical backgrounds.

Under this program we support our intel customer across numerous operational locations. Our focus is to transform the organization's technical services through the development of network standards, implementation of industry best practices, and integration of new technology and tools. To accomplish this, the T3 Network Operations team is charged with the development of network standards, network design, implementation of configurations, and operation of systems enabling the customer to complete their mission. Over the life of the contract, the team will drive continuous service improvement through technical modernization of customer LANs, WANs, UC, and video and streaming services. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Network implementation and installation of technical projects within a site or locale.
• Facilitating engineering design data calls.
• Identify and recommend network changes that enhance operational efficiencies for network monitoring, management, and operations.
• Troubleshooting network failures and accessibility issues.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Develop network-related implementation and deployment documentation. 
• Develop network designs that meet customer requirements efficiently and effectively. 
• Lead research and testing of new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability. 
• Design and implement new solutions. 
• Will require travel to other sites for network operations and administration activities.
• May require unpacking, moving network components of average weight and volume.

Required Qualifications:

• IAT II and CCNA Certifications

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with both Cisco and Juniper network devices 
• Strong working knowledge of the various routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, 802.1x). 
• In-depth knowledge of KG-175 Series TACLANES configuration process, fault isolation, and firmware upgrade procedures. 
• Working knowledge of Cisco-ISE

Education/Years of Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED + 9 years of relevant experience
• Associates + 7 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree + 3 years of relevant experience

Essential Job Functions: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify the essential functions of a position to determine whether an individual is qualified. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of the position that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.The essential functions of this position include:

• Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment, as required
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to analyze requirements and contribute to technical solutions in a mission-driven environment
• Ability to follow established processes and contribute to problem-solving efforts
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and deliver quality work under deadlines

Position Type: Full-Time 

Shift:  Day 

Export Control:  For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ACS may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone. 

Assured Consulting Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. ACS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. ACS does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services. 

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