Network Administrator Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA AK Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson - 6230 Arctic Warrior Drive (AKC019), AK

1d•$106,250 - $143,750•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Network Administrator Senior to support the Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Southcentral, Alaska. This role involves the management and maintenance of site network devices, including network device configurations, troubleshooting performance and routing issues, supporting engineers with patching and upgrades, and implementing approved changes to ensure network availability, performance, and security. The position also requires analysis and monitoring of network infrastructure and performance, as well as proactive network monitoring, management, and planning.

Requirements

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret
Certification: Current DoD 8570 IAT level II (CompTIA Security+ CE or similar)
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
Experience: 5+ years of related experience
Technical Skills: Experience working directly with hardware vendors involved in the incident resolution process.
Provides Tier II support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
Supports the timely escalation and communication of status to external and internal customers.
Experience with various software systems and architectures, communications protocols: and network hardware devices.
Experience with STIG patching, compliance, and other security activities.
NOC/SOC operations background – you've been in the trenches and know what works.
Incident management expertise with a track record of managing complex, multi-team responses.
Skills and Abilities: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work.

Nice To Haves

Certification(s): ITIL V3/4 Foundation or higher
Certification(s): DOD 8140 (CASP+, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCSP, GCED, GCIA, GCLD, CISA, CISSP, GSLC), aka SecurityX

Responsibilities

Manages the functionality and efficiency of computer networks (LAN/WAN).
Monitors data traffic/network performance and controls network resource performance to ensure high-quality transmission.
Troubleshoots and resolves problems.
Collaborates directly with GDIT team leads and AF client on planning and procedures.
Operates under minimal supervision.
Executes day-to-day management and operations of systems and networks.
Manages COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.
Follows Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); builds Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists.
Operates monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and creates/tailors complex event alarms/rules and summary reports.
Assists in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes.
Works as part of a security incident response team as needed.
Maintains network to meet Enterprise Service Availability and Service Level Agreement requirements.
Utilizes IT Service Management (ITSM) Principles to identify, categorize, prioritize, escalate, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents.
Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security policies and procedures.
Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards.
Interfaces with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.
Assists with the development of third-party monitoring actions and procedures for network infrastructure.
Participates in network software upgrades, moderation tasks and installs.
Works after-hours and weekends during maintenance windows on-site as needed.