Network Administrator

IntePros Federal•Radford, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

IntePros Federal is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to support an upcoming competitive bid for a complex, multi-site enterprise network environment. This key personnel role will leverage expertise in MS Windows Server, MS SQL, Windows 11, VMware, Oracle Linux, and Oracle operating systems. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining advanced network architectures across distributed customer environments. This role involves collaborating with team members to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support enterprise networks, including architecting new implementations, guiding modernization, and ensuring secure, stable, high-performance operations. Additional duties include creating technical documentation, monitoring network performance, hardening infrastructure, reporting on operational and security posture, supporting enterprise improvements, integrating new hardware/software, and managing lifecycle of vendor equipment. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to recommend and implement technological improvements are essential.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (required)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred (Equivalent years of experience may be considered)
CompTIA Security+ (required)
Computing Environment (CE) Certification such as MCSE, Server+, CCNA, Red Hat, Palo Alto, or equivalent (May be waived for up to 30 days after project join date)
Three or more years designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining complex networking solutions
Three or more years of experience configuring, updating, maintaining, administering, and migrating Palo Alto Firewalls
Three or more years using network management/analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Palo Alto Panorama, Men & Mice
Five or more years configuring, updating, maintaining, and administering: Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K, 5K, 2K), Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco ASR/ISR routers, Cisco Firepower
Three years of experience or working knowledge of Software‑Defined Networking (SDN)
Three or more years creating, maintaining, and following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player

Nice To Haves

Three or more years automation/scripting experience with Python, Perl, TCL, or Ansible
Three or more years supporting cybersecurity patch management, STIG/SRG, RMF, SCA‑V, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA)

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex enterprise network architectures across multiple customer environments.
Configure, update, maintain, administer, and migrate Palo Alto Firewalls, including security policies, NAT, VPN, and threat prevention.
Configure, update, maintain, and administer Cisco Nexus (9K/7K/5K/2K), Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco ASR/ISR routers, and Cisco Firepower platforms.
Utilize network management and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Palo Alto Panorama, Men & Mice, and related platforms.
Plan, execute, and implement new network hardware/software solutions and modernization initiatives.
Create and maintain technical instructions, SOPs, operating procedures, disaster recovery documentation, and policies for repeatable processes.
Monitor, tune, and report on network performance, operational status, and security posture.
Harden network infrastructure and support cybersecurity compliance activities including patch management, STIG/SRG alignment, RMF, SCA‑V, and CORA.
Support software-defined networking (SDN) environments and emerging network virtualization technologies.
Provide utilization reports using existing tools to identify issues, recommend corrective actions, and improve network efficiency.
Support lifecycle management of vendor equipment including firmware version control, preventive maintenance, and modernization planning.
Recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies that expand, upgrade, and improve the current network environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.