Network Administrator - Basic Level

Perrygo Consulting Group•Lexington Park, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Perrygo is seeking a Network Administrator - Basic Level to support its Navy customer in Lexington Park, Maryland. The role supports the RDT&E network and includes assisting with monitoring, maintenance, and customer support. It is described as an on-site position with situational telework, and it supports an active, funded contract. The administrator will troubleshoot connectivity issues, configure network devices, and provide phone support. The role also includes supporting network compliance and security, network automation and segmentation, network access control, secure transport configurations, and multi-vendor network environments. Additional responsibilities may develop over time and include more advanced configuration, monitoring, virtualization, cloud networking, and infrastructure management tasks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold a Top Secret SSBI clearance. The company prefers a degree and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

At least Security+ certification and one of Linux+, JNCIA, CCNA, or an equivalent certification.
Four to seven years of applicable work experience.
Top Secret SSBI clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Basic understanding of networking concepts and willingness to learn technical tools and systems.
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Willingness to work collaboratively and develop technical skills in network operations.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred.
Familiarity with network topology, Active Directory, and basic commands for Brocade and Cisco devices.

Responsibilities

Assist customers with troubleshooting connectivity issues on end devices and network hardware.
Add and configure new devices on the network and provide phone support when needed.
Assist with monitoring, maintaining, and supporting the RDT&E network.
Identify, evaluate, and troubleshoot basic network connectivity issues.
Assist with configuration, testing, and installation of switches and routers from vendors including Cisco, Brocade, Dell, Juniper, Extreme, and Aruba.
Help implement network security policies such as STIGs, validate security scans such as ACAS, and prepare documentation for cybersecurity reviews such as ATO validation.
Collaborate with senior staff on connectivity issues extending beyond the RDT&E boundary, including contacting HPCMP or opening Cisco TAC cases as needed.
Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and customers through written and verbal communication.
Perform network automated deployment, segmentation, and security using Cisco Catalyst Center.
Conduct network access control for on-site connectivity and RA-VPN connections using Cisco ISE.
Configure NSA Type 1 encryptors, including multicast VLAN mapping and secure transport configurations.
Support multi-vendor network environments, including Cisco, Juniper, Dell, and Brocade/Ruckus equipment.
Use network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, and GEMone.
Configure and manage virtualization and cloud networking technologies, including VMware NSX.
Maintain and update Infoblox for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.
Configure and maintain Network Policy Server (NPS) for RADIUS-based authentication and access control.