Network Administrator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe 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, andCISCO Switches.Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)5 years’ experience with 2+ years working in a TS processing environmentWorking knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principlesKnowledge of PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configurationExperience with maintaining on-site server hardware & softwareExperience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)Experience working with Active DirectoryKnowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment and troubleshoot issuesSound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologiesMinimum DoD 8140 IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification requiredRequired 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).