Data Center Network Administrator - Secret Clearance

Dunhill Solutions•San Jose, CA

16h

About The Position

The Data Center Network Administrator is responsible for operating, optimizing, and maintaining data center network infrastructure, ensuring its availability, reliability, scalability, performance, and security. The role works with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, security teams, and deployment and operations teams, to resolve complex network issues and support development and production activities. The position includes monitoring network and service performance, identifying bottlenecks, conducting network assessments and capacity planning, maintaining network documentation, and recommending improvements. It also involves receiving and validating equipment, cabling and deploying new equipment, troubleshooting Layer 1, and providing on-call support. The job requires flexibility to work off schedule, fill in for colleagues, and respond to emergencies and incidents. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing or stooping to rack equipment or access cable plants, with or without assistance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a current Secret security clearance and a Security+ or other DoD 8140-compliant IAT-II certification. Compensation is $80,000–$120,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience as a Data Center Network Administrator or in a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and DNS.
Hands-on experience with network hardware, including switches, routers, load balancers, and firewalls.
Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as Wireshark, SNMP, and packet analysis.
Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
Familiarity with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), running checklists, and remediating findings.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Security+ or another DoD 8140-compliant certification for IAT-II.
Current Secret security clearance.
Current U.S. citizenship.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as climbing and stooping to rack equipment or access cable plants, with or without assistance.
Flexibility to work off schedule, cover for colleagues, and respond to emergencies or incidents.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
Experience with SDN/NFV concepts.

Responsibilities

Operate, optimize, and maintain infrastructure in the data center environment.
Ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of the data center network.
Monitor network and service performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
Collaborate with system administrators, security teams, and other stakeholders to support network security and compliance with industry standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, routing errors, and performance degradation.
Conduct regular network assessments and capacity planning to support future growth and scalability.
Stay current with emerging networking technologies and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and performance.
Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
Provide on-call support and participate in the on-call rotation.
Support deployment and operations teams by representing data center concepts for development and production activities.
Receive packages and equipment and validate them.
Rack and stack equipment or access cable plants; cable new equipment deployments according to best-practice standards and troubleshoot Layer 1.
Serve as the primary assignee for resolving network issues.
Work off schedule, fill in for colleagues, and respond to emergencies and incidents as needed.