Network Administrator - 506219

Delaware Nation Industries • Hampton, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DNI is currently looking for a proficient Network Administrator to provide support to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) at Langley AFB (Ryan Center) located in Hampton, VA. The preferred candidate will serve as a technical subject matter expert in Air Operations Center (AOC) Network Administration for an information processing organization dedicated to delivering field-level support for AOC operations.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Cisco IOS, NX-OS, VMware Networking, and NetApp FC storage networking.
• At contract start, contractor shall possess certification(s) in accordance with DoD Manual 8570.01-M (or its replacement), commensurate to IAT LVL II as well as at least one Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, or Cisco CCIE certification.
• Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high-performance team environment.
• This position requires US citizenship and current TOP SECRET Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. We can work candidates who do not have a TS but must have a SECRET at start of work and be eligible for TS.
• This position requires ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Highly desired: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of three (3) years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in network administration positions. At least three (3) years of experience must be on Air Force owned/operated networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, training, mentoring, and technical assistance for installation, configuration, and maintenance of communications systems and networks supporting the AOC Weapon System.
• Install, operate, maintain, administer, and manage AOC Weapons System network infrastructure, data links and systems to ensure services are operational and available with minimal interruption.
• Monitor and control networks, available bandwidth, and hardware/software resources.
• Activate circuits, execute end-to-end troubleshooting for circuit and network outages, and coordinate with external entities (such as theater J6s, AOC sites and NOSCs) as required.
• Maintain audiovisual processing/distribution equipment and infrastructure.
• Analyze, manage, and perform maintenance on Classified and Unclassified unit-controlled networks/network segments IAW DoD, USAF, and SPO policies.
• Implement and enforce national, DoD, and USAF security policies to protect networks from internal and external threats (including perimeter security system (PSS), boundary security system (BSS), and Information Server Environment (ISSE) guard as required).
• Work with other unit Network Administrators to ensure standardization among AOCs.
• Install, configure, upgrade security hardware, and perform security intrusion assessments, in coordination with cybersecurity professionals.
• Monitor C2 system network capabilities and limitations.
• Configure network hardware and software to specifications.
• Assist with development and evaluation of training plans, and training related to AOC network administration.
• Provide Ryan Center communication infrastructure support.
• Provide on-site support to research and development efforts relating to the AOC Weapon System and/or C2 system integration, operation, and testing in support of trouble ticket resolution as well as test and exercise events. Support will be on an ad hoc basis and may require OCONUS/CONUS travel.
• Provide subject matter expertise, when required by the Government, at meetings regarding network administration issues.
• Provide trouble ticket management, coordination, and resolution as a member of a global AOC/C2 system help desk.

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees