Network Administrator

V2X•Boise, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The WTRS Network Administrator at the Orchard CTC, Idaho will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and securing the Digital ranges Training System’s networks, ensuring reliable and efficient communication across all systems to enable an effective training environment for the U.S. Army. This position will provide ongoing network support, addresses availability issues, overcome performance problems, and has the administrator responsibilities for the system.

Requirements

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Meet 8750 DoD Certification
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Experience in Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or another enterprise-grade networking equipment
Ability to maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN
Automate network configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell
Configure and maintain firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions
Conduct packet analysis and forensic investigations using Wireshark or Zeek
Troubleshoots and resolves problems to ensure quality transmission service on the network.
Reports on overall network performance including frequent problems, underlying issues and plans to improve network availability, performance, and problem resolution.
Trains users, maintains, creates, and deletes user accounts.
Maintains and updates system security plans on all platforms.
Implements and coordinates network policies, procedures, and standards.
Must be able to travel CONUS and OCONUS to support training events and maintenance activities.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, CISSP
Strong proficiency in network automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Deep knowledge of multicast routing, and network segmentation strategies
Ability to architect enterprise-grade network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and SD-WAN
Experienced in design of VPNs, VLANs, and QoS policies for secure and optimized traffic routing
Experience in maintaining and Authority To Operate and maintaining of artifacts to meet Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) audits
Ability to analyze packet captures using Wireshark or other forensic tools
Proven track record in high-performance network optimization

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, and coordinates the use of network systems
Manages network performance, diagnoses performance problems, and undertakes tuning activities to ensure network performance meets SLA requirements
Troubleshoots and resolves problems to ensure quality transmission service on the network
Reports on overall network performance including frequent problems, underlying issues and plans to improve network availability, performance, and problem resolution
Trains users, maintains, creates, and deletes user accounts
Maintains and updates system security plans on all platforms
Implements and coordinates network policies, procedures, and standards
Applies government provided software patches and ensures proper operability of the system
Is responsible for the system’s ensuring the system’s Authority To Operate (ATO) ais maintained
Responsible for collecting and maintaining artifacts to meet Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) audits
Must be able to travel CONUS and OCONUS to support training events and maintenance activities