Network Administrator

Network AdministratorPatriot, LLC seeks an experienced Network Administrator to join our mission essential on-site team in Annapolis Junction. Requirements include an active Secret clearance. Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered. Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Administrator role or in a related field. Five (5) or more years of experience in the following: Network configuration and monitoring. Firewall configuration – palo alto, juniper, etc. Network monitoring tools – SolarWinds and NetCool. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements. This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators. Monitoring network performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability. Troubleshooting and resolving network issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools; engaging with cross-functional teams to leverage support and collaboration when necessary. Conducting network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing business needs. Collaborating with other teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage systems, and other IT components. Staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and recommending their adoption as appropriate. Creating and maintaining documentation related to network configurations, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Providing technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior network engineers. Managing, monitoring, maintaining, and securing networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of networks and data. Organizing, documenting, and managing the delivery of Network load balancing services Document and Manage Internet Protocol Addresses.Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace. As such, the Company conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law.Patriot, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.To request accommodations for the application process please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.About Patriot LLC:Patriot LLC (Patriot), located in Columbia, Maryland is an established, privately held government and commercial services Contractor with dedicated employees who bring relevant, responsive and adaptive solutions to our customers.As a value-added partner, we provide our government and commercial customers with the quality assurance, performance-based and program management credentials required for a maximum Return on Investment (ROI), and sustainable strategic advantages, for both the short and long terms.Lastly, as a "verified" Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority/Disadvantaged Business Entity (MBE/DBE), Patriot is committed to delivering the highest quality personnel, most innovative approaches wrapped in state-of-the-art solutions using the latest and most advanced technologies available.