Network Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking qualified, talented personnel to join their new team in a dynamic, client-focused environment supporting 7 classified and unclassified networks of approximately 150 end-users, 50 physical and virtual Windows Servers, 10 physical and virtual Linux Servers, 500 Desktop Operating Systems, 40 network switches, and 15 printers across 4 facilities.

Position : Network Administrator
Location: Kirtland AFB, NM (on-site)
Position Type : Full time
Clearance : Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Key Responsibilities

Perform Systems Administration duties such as:

• Installing and configuring software and hardware.
• Managing network servers and technology tools.
• Setting up accounts, workstations and servers.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages under the guidance of the Government IT Lead.
• Ensure security through access controls, auditing and firewalls.
• Participate in upgrading systems with new releases and models.
• Help to specify system requirements and design solutions.
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration.
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies as they emerge.
• Ensure documentation is in place and accurate.

Perform Network Administration duties such as:

• Supporting, configuring, maintaining and upgrading networks and in house servers.
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications while keeping an eye out for needed updates.
• Support and administer third-party applications and ensure network security and connectivity.
• Perform monitoring network performance and testing for weaknesses.
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
• Assisting the Government IT Lead in Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) resolving problems reported by end user.
• Help define network policies and procedures.
• Underlying Technologies.

The underlying technologies include, but are not limited to:

• Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems, 
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux, 
• VMWare Cloud Foundation, 
• CA ArcServe Backup, 
• ACAS (Nessus), 
• SolarWinds Products, 
• .Net Framework, 
• Microsoft SQL Server, 
• MySQL, 
• Microsoft SharePoint Server, and 
• CISCO Switches. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) 
• 5 years’ experience with 2+ years working in a TS processing environment
• Working knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principles
• Knowledge of PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configuration
• Experience with maintaining on-site server hardware & software
• Experience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Experience working with Active Directory
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment and troubleshoot issues
• Sound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies
• Minimum DoD 8140 IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification required
• Required to meet and maintain compliance with DoD 8140. This typically includes holding a baseline qualification certificate (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) appropriate to their primary IT role.
• Operational environment relies heavily on specific Computing Environments (CE), which traditionally require role-specific CE certifications (CCNA for Network Administrator).