Network Administrator II

Invictus International Consulting•Alexandria, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Administrator II analyzes, administers, and supports voice, video, and/or data communications networks. The role monitors and configures cryptographic equipment, identifies and resolves network operating and hardware problems, and manages enterprise network resource availability. It requires broad knowledge of Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, LAN and WAN troubleshooting, WAN circuit technologies, and operating systems and applications in network environments. The administrator helps maintain compliance with network security policies and procedures; prepares After Action Reports for problem-management resolutions; evaluates hardware and software; and contributes to network procedures and standards. The position may involve leading aspects of major network installations and upgrades, coordinating with vendors during outages or reduced performance, developing and documenting testing strategies, advising and training end users, and providing professional leadership to less-experienced network personnel. Special projects may also be assigned. The position is based in Alexandria, Virginia and requires an active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an area applicable to the position, or an additional four years of experience in lieu of a degree.
At least four years of relevant experience in addition to the education level, unless using the stated experience substitution for a degree.
Current DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNA certifications, or equivalent.
Current active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.
Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco and Juniper routers and switches.
Experience with network troubleshooting and LAN/WAN troubleshooting.
Experience with WAN circuit technologies, including T1, DS3, OC-3, OC-12, and OC-192.
Comprehensive knowledge of operating systems and applications as they pertain to network environments.
Experience programming and troubleshooting KG-175A and KG-175D encryptors, including 10G encryptors.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community environment.

Responsibilities

Analyze, administer, and support voice, video, and/or data communications networks.
Monitor and configure cryptographic equipment and identify, analyze, and resolve network operating and hardware problems.
Manage the enterprise network to ensure resource availability.
Troubleshoot LANs, WANs, and WAN circuit technologies.
Ensure compliance with network security policies and procedures.
Prepare After Action Reports for problem-management resolutions.
Evaluate hardware and software, including peripheral, output, and related equipment.
Participate in developing and implementing network-related procedures and standards.
Participate in, and potentially lead aspects of, major network installations and upgrades.
Interface with vendors to resolve network outages or periods of reduced performance.
Develop and implement testing strategies and document results.
Provide advice and training to end users; may provide professional leadership to less-experienced network personnel.
Participate in special projects as required.