Network Administrator

ValidaTek•Washington, DC

11d•$95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

ValidaTek is seeking a talented Network Administrator who will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and supporting complex and mixed network environments in support of U.S. Department of State systems. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of network, web, and communication systems while supporting day-to-day operations and incident response in a mission-critical Federal environment.

Requirements

4–8 years of network administration experience managing and administering complex and mixed network environments
Associate's degree or equivalent professional experience
Active Secret clearance
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification or equivalent experience
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience administering LAN, WAN, web, and communication systems
Hands-on experience installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining network and system components
Experience administering user accounts, email services, passwords, and security policies
Proven experience maintaining servers and generating monitoring reports and logs
Solid understanding and experience with Microsoft Active Directory
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in virtualized environments
Experience with configuration management and documentation of network topologies
Experience producing network activity, performance, and progress reports
Strong experience interfacing with vendor support organizations during incidents and outages
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work as a flexible, highly motivated self-starter while managing multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ certification
CompTIA A+ certification
Experience supporting Federal or Department of State environments

Responsibilities

Administer and support complex and mixed network environments, including LAN and WAN systems
Install, configure, manage, and maintain network infrastructure components, including servers, workstations, hubs, switches, routers, and related physical and communications infrastructure
Administer network, web, and communication systems to ensure availability and performance
Manage user accounts, passwords, and email services; review and maintain security policies in accordance with Government and industry best practices
Maintain servers and network systems, generate monitoring reports and logs, and ensure the functionality and integrity of server links
Administer and support Microsoft Active Directory environments
Support and operate within virtualized environments, including virtual servers
Perform configuration management and maintain accurate documentation of network configurations and topologies
Provide regular activity, status, and progress reports regarding network performance and availability
Troubleshoot network-related issues and coordinate with vendor support service groups as needed
Provide internal technical analysis and ensure appropriate notification and support during outages or periods of degraded system performance
Communicate effectively with technical teams, management, and customers through clear oral and written communications