Network Administrator

Responsible for, the build, support, administration, and optimization of the network and associated systems software and hardware. Designs, deploys, and troubleshoots small-scale network deployments. Conducts routine tests to ensure operability and security of the network. Authorizes access to the active directory. Identifies network needs and capabilities from an end-user perspective. Troubleshoots intermediary network problems and escalates large-scale network issues appropriately.

• Installs and supports LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Installs, configures, manages and maintains network infrastructure devices as well as all related hardware and software.
• Identifies network needs and capabilities from an end-user perspective.
• Monitors network to maintain integrity and security.
• Assigns configuration of authentication and authorization of active directory network services.
• Maintains network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
• Maintains network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems.
• Designs, deploys, and troubleshoots small-scale to medium network deployments.
• Conducts appropriate tests to ensure the proper working condition and security of developed and purchased network systems.
• Monitors network performance and performs intermediary network restoration/recovery actions.
• Responsible for operations, configuration, and maintenance of telecommunications such as voice, video, and data transport and associated hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Must possess a Secret Clearance.
• Candidates must have a Security+ or other DoD 8140 compliant certification for IAT-II
• CompTIA Network+ and/or CCNA certification preferred (CCNA meets above requirement)
• 2-5 years of experience in network administration.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Maintains an up-to-date technical and practical knowledge and understanding of system testing and analysis.
• Maintains knowledge of backup/recovery practices.
• Experience with industry router configurations and switch configurations.
• Experience in the administration of a Microsoft Active Directory network environment.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to practically apply, necessary testing, practices and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills are required as well as strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of network, security and storage infrastructure including: local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networking, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, WAN optimizers, endpoint security and encryption, proxy servers, digital certificates, data center management and cabling standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities through the use of techniques and methods which will isolate and identify faulty components or configurations within a system so that services can be quickly restored to normal levels of operation.
• Experience in troubleshooting network connectivity (LAN, WAN and VPN).