Part-time/Weekend Network Administrator (6886)

MetroStar•Washington, DC

1h•$62 - $69

About The Position

As a Network Administrator, you will support secure network technologies in a dynamic operational IT environment within the Department of State, including maintenance, provisioning, and deployment. You will use network monitoring tools to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve technical problems, and help improve network efficiency, reliability, availability, performance, and security. This position is part-time and works weekends (Saturday and Sunday) on the third shift, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The role includes monitoring network performance, availability, and security; responding to alerts and diagnosing failures; managing and configuring network devices; applying security patches and firewall configurations; and maintaining network documentation and inventory records. You will also develop and update NOC processes and incident response plans, conduct security audits and threat analysis, investigate incidents, analyze logs and traffic for anomalies, and work with Cisco network infrastructure. The position interfaces with customers to resolve network and connectivity issues. The role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and substantial experience in network administration, troubleshooting, security, cloud networking, and NOC operations. Compensation is listed as a part-time hourly rate of $62–$69. The posting also describes potential performance-based bonuses, company-paid training and/or certifications, and referral bonuses. Benefits listed are available to full-time employees; eligibility for this part-time role is not specified.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
At least 5 years of experience managing the provisioning, installation, and support of network communications.
At least 5 years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, network security, and cloud networking.
At least 5 years of experience in a NOC environment.
Understanding of network communications standards and concepts, including copper and fiber physical-layer media; Ethernet switching, spanning tree, and MAC addressing; TCP/IP, UDP versus TCP, subnetting, DHCP, gateways, and access-control lists; and higher-level protocols such as DNS, IPSec, and HTTP.
Experience implementing and operating cross-domain solutions.
Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
Experience with NOC tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, or Wireshark.
Knowledge or experience administering network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar and Splunk.
Hands-on experience configuring Cisco switches and routers.
Understanding of work in a secure federal environment.
High-level networking and network security certification such as CISSP, CCNA, MCSE, Security+, or equivalent.
Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, incident management, and service desk operations.

Nice To Haves

ManageEngine experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, maintain, and improve network reliability, availability, and performance.
Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and security using NOC monitoring tools.
Respond to network alerts, diagnose failures, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and update NOC processes, playbooks, and incident response plans.
Apply security patches, updates, and firewall configurations.
Maintain current network diagrams, documentation, and inventory records.
Manage and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
Conduct security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Investigate security incidents, determine root causes, and implement remediation strategies.
Conduct threat intelligence analysis to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats.
Analyze security logs and network traffic in real time for anomalies.
Work with Cisco switch, router, and firewall infrastructure and technologies.
Interface with customers to resolve network and connectivity issues.