Network Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology • International Falls, MN

11d • $69,264 - $75,325 • Onsite

About The Position

Check out this great opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. We are seeking a Network Administrator that can work independently – please read below! Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes. Acquisition & Deployment Participates in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements. Provides input for documentation on new or existing networks. Develops and conducts tests to ensure networks meet documented user requirements. Operational Management Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems. Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Must have experience with Viasat KG’s to include 142’s, 250X’s, 250XS, 255, and 175F. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment. Participates in special projects as assigned. 50% travel will be required

Requirements

• 3+ years of network administration experience.
• Must possess and maintain a SECRET
• BA/BS degree - may substitute additional years of experience
• Must possess a completed CCNA certification.
• Must meet DOD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges.
• Can demonstrate Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)
• Can demonstrate knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features
• Network experience includes DMVPN with IPSEC tunnels

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work
• Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail and presentation
• Results driven, highly efficient, energetic and highly motivated
• Must possess a high degree of intelligence, competence, maturity, adaptability, resilience, integrity and initiative
• The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment.
• ISE, TACACS + and Radius experience
• Completed CCNA Routing and Switching
• Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems
• Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Participates in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.
• Provides input for documentation on new or existing networks.
• Develops and conducts tests to ensure networks meet documented user requirements.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems.
• Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Must have experience with Viasat KG’s to include 142’s, 250X’s, 250XS, 255, and 175F.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees