Network Administrator

Cb•Ft Belvoir, VA

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

SarelaTech is seeking a Network Administrator at Fort Belvoir, VA to support operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Network Administrator will evaluate various components of the network. The successful applicant will perform hands-on STIG Technical Implementation Guide; compliance and system hardening across our network infrastructure. This includes using tools such as STIG viewer, ACAS/Nessus, and eMASS to identify, remediate and document security vulnerabilities to maintain a strong security posture. Duties will include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties will include monitoring, modification, and evaluation of network equipment. Primary focus will be handling internal projects for operations, supporting driving time-sensitive initiatives and ITIL service area activities (problem management, incident management, service request fulfillment, etc.) and specific tasks leading to a successful conclusion of operations evaluation, configuration/change management, and service level agreements (SLA) compliance. This is an onsite work opportunity with remote work available as approved by the customer. Primary work location: Fort Belvoir, VA. Secondary work location: Reston, VA. The individual will adhere to and improve Standard Operating Procedures in a matrixed organization supporting the prime contractor and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The individual will be responsible for evaluating technologies spanning five networks and must have experience in one or more of the following technologies: Cisco Catalyst and Nexus technologies F5 Load Balancers Palo Alto and Juniper SRX firewalls ServiceNow. The individual must be a self-starter and work equally well alone and as a team. The individual must be experienced in following strict change control and provide high quality, prompt customer service to DTRA personnel.

Requirements

Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Excellent oral and written communication for change procedures and management updates
Experience with Layers 1-4 of the OSI Model
Experience utilizing SecureCRT, STIGViewer, and Evaluate STIG.
DoD 8570 compliant IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE preferred)
Experience in one or more of the following technologies: Cisco Catalyst and Nexus technologies, F5 Load Balancers, Palo Alto and Juniper SRX firewalls, ServiceNow
Self-starter and work equally well alone and as a team.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Current CCNP, F5-CSE, or PCSFE certifications
Experience with Layers 6 & 7 of the OSI model as it pertains to Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto and Juniper) and Load Balancers (F5)

Responsibilities

Evaluate various components of the network.
Perform hands-on STIG Technical Implementation Guide; compliance and system hardening across our network infrastructure.
Use tools such as STIG viewer, ACAS/Nessus, and eMASS to identify, remediate and document security vulnerabilities to maintain a strong security posture.
Provide specifications for network architecture.
Evaluate current capabilities.
Perform needs assessments.
Monitor, modify, and evaluate network equipment.
Handle internal projects for operations.
Support driving time-sensitive initiatives and ITIL service area activities (problem management, incident management, service request fulfillment, etc.).
Perform specific tasks leading to a successful conclusion of operations evaluation, configuration/change management, and service level agreements (SLA) compliance.
Adhere to and improve Standard Operating Procedures in a matrixed organization supporting the prime contractor and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Evaluate technologies spanning five networks.
Follow strict change control.
Provide high quality, prompt customer service to DTRA personnel.