CNO - Network Administrator - Linux, Cisco, VMware
About The Position
The Network Administrator analyzes the planning, design, development, and implementation of system and network engineering plans for our Intelligence Community customers. Monitor all activities of the network facilities and ensure high quality data transmission. Provide technical support for all customer facing engagements/interactions, including receipt of specifications, design, test, and response to service requests. Debug and test networks, analyze technical projects, perform needs assessments, analyze and/or oversee cost and benefit estimates, presentations, negotiations, installations, problem resolutions, procurements, and multi-vendor product integration. Provide initial engineering and implementation support of networks to assure proper execution and provides resolution for system failures or degradations, as needed. Provide project management and documentation, as required. It is expected that the candidate will at times participate in, and / or facilitate stakeholder meetings as required.
Requirements
- Six (6) years' experience with network or system administration
- Experience with Linux, including maintaining RHEL, Rocky or Ubuntu
- Experience maintaining and administering Cisco networking switches
- Experience maintaining and administering Cisco routers
- Experience maintaining and administering Cisco FirePower Thread Defense firewalls
- Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting multiple environments and networks in a fast-paced and highly technical environment
- Ability to take initiative and make recommendations on existing infrastructures
- HS diploma or GED
- Security+ Certification and Networking certification, such as CCNA
- A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines (VMs)
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Docker Compose
- Experience maintaining Network Appliance, such as Netapp for storage arrays or technologies
- Experience maintaining a Windows 11, and maintaining a Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy environment
- Experience with Oracle Hardware and Solaris OS, including x86 and SPARC
- Experience facilitating or implementing Information Security Best Practices, including security compliance initiatives such as patching, IAVA remediation, and POA&M development
- Experience with Splunk logging and NESSUS vulnerability scanning
- Experience with Kanban or Agile methodologies, and project management applications, such as Jira or Redmine
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Jira, Redmine, other project management applications
Responsibilities
- Analyze the planning, design, development, and implementation of system and network engineering plans
- Monitor all activities of the network facilities and ensure high quality data transmission
- Provide technical support for all customer facing engagements/interactions, including receipt of specifications, design, test, and response to service requests
- Debug and test networks, analyze technical projects, perform needs assessments, analyze and/or oversee cost and benefit estimates, presentations, negotiations, installations, problem resolutions, procurements, and multi-vendor product integration
- Provide initial engineering and implementation support of networks to assure proper execution and provides resolution for system failures or degradations, as needed
- Provide project management and documentation, as required
- Participate in, and / or facilitate stakeholder meetings as required
Benefits
- Above Market Hourly Pay
- 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
- Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
- Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
- Company subsidized Medical Coverage
- 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
- 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
- Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
- Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
- Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
- Onboarding and Annual Swag
- Company Paid Professional Development and Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
