Jr Network Administrator

Centuria•Dahlgren, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Centuria is seeking a Network Administrator Jr to provide IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government. This role is crucial for maintaining and administering communication data lines, managing communication security (COMSEC), and providing operational support for the Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission at the 19 Space Defense Squadron (SDS). The position requires an on-site presence 24/7 to meet operational timelines and involves advising on facility modifications impacting the communication network and future connectivity. The Network Administrator Jr will be responsible for maintaining connectivity, managing COMSEC accounts and equipment, troubleshooting outages, applying updates, and coordinating with DISA.

Requirements

High School degree and equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in operations and maintenance, contractor support, or a similar field.
Familiarity with classified information handling and security management processes.
Complete annual Government-provided Cyber Awareness training (after hire).
U.S. Citizen and TS/SCI or TS/SCI eligible.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the space surveillance network and satellite catalog is desirable.
IAT II (typically CompTIA Sec+)

Responsibilities

Assist with tasks associated with analyzing, testing, troubleshooting, and evaluating existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
Perform network operations, maintenance, administration, and provide network management services for Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) for the 19th SDS.
Monitor and maintain network hardware including Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and other network equipment (i.e., 802.1X security appliance).
Monitor and evaluate network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency.
Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment.
Establish connections and firewalls, submit firewall exemption rules and other connection documents to the Ports, Protocols and Services Management (PPSM) office.
Secure networks by developing and implementing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation systems, and maintaining documentation.
Conduct fault-isolation, repair hardware and components.
Load, configure, and install operating systems/firmware.
Provide all support functions to include installation of new systems and network infrastructure equipment and removal of old systems and relocation of equipment as required by the COR.
Maintain designated equipment in good working condition, keep up to date on Air/Space Force and DoD network security requirements and implement those controls.
Establish and maintain NIPR and SIPR REMEDY accounts with the Change Management Role.
Evaluate network equipment and capabilities and make recommendations to the Government on needed infrastructure upgrades or changes.
When considering the addition of new hardware and users, analyze the impact on bandwidth utilization and overall network performance before installing upgrades.
Perform NIPR and SIPR network cable maintenance, to include installation, testing, troubleshooting, fiber repair/replacement and cable management.
Install and configure all cable components (e.g., power, groundings, HVAC, racks, fiber optic distribution panels, equipment, internal cabling, etc.).
Maintain the automated Bogen TPU250 public address system to include configuration.