Network Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology • International Falls, MN

11d • $106,250 - $143,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Network Administrator Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you. GDIT is in need of a Network Administrator to support our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program in Kosovo. The Network Administrator serves as a member of a large Network Operations team to provide the full complement of LAN/WAN/ICAN network services to a large user base at a forward deployed austere site, to include router / switch configuration, COMSEC, VOIP provisioning, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) to a customer base that may change often. The Network Administrator works alongside ISP/OSP technicians to plan and complete network installation tasks across local and remote/isolated sites in support of customer projects. These tasks are accomplished while targeting a high level of Cybersecurity compliance across the network, ensuring DoD network assets remain properly configured, patched, and updated to mitigate cyber risks. The Network Administrator participates in rotational shift work to function as a member of the Technical Control Facility and coordinates with the Theater Node Site Coordinator for the 24/7/365 monitoring and availability of WAN circuits as required. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Network Administrator Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Europe. You will play a crucial role in providing mission command support. Installation and configuration routing, switching, and current Cisco networking software (most current versions of Cisco IOS) are essential as well as installation, configuration, and management of network devices to include routers, switches, and ancillary network devices and networking software as part of the Local and Wide Area Network. Works closely with the OSP/ISP Network Specialist to assist with Inside Plant, Outside Plant, Cabling, and Trenching services. Assists the OSP/ISP Network Specialist with OSP/ISP cable plant troubleshooting, repair, fabrication, and installation to include, copper/fiber, patch panels, MDFs, CAT 5/6, RJ-11, RJ-45 terminations, and perform necessary fiber optic, media converters, copper/fiber modems, UPS installation/repair/troubleshooting procedures. Install copper and fiber cabling and equipment in accordance with DoD TEMPEST standards, Army guide 3.15 General Cable Specifications, NSTISSI protective distribution system (PDS) installation guideline. Tests copper and fiber cabling for signal quality, degradation, throughput, continuity, and availability. Terminate and splice both copper and fiber optic cables. Maintains technical proficiency and ensures applicable certifications are kept current with the technology being implemented. Configure voice endpoints in Cisco Unified Communication manager (CUCM) i.e., adding, editing & troubleshooting. Monitor WAN infrastructure & LAN network devices via CE Spectrum platform and reporting as required throughout the assigned area of responsibility. Creates network and rack elevation diagrams using Microsoft Visio and/or PowerPoint in required formats to support network and system accreditation packages. Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: Experience with provisioning and maintaining VoIP devices; Experience ensuring network devices are IAVA compliant and able to troubleshoot of network deficiencies to determine the best approach to mitigate issues / risks; Knowledge of TACLANE and other cryptographic devices to include configuration, key management, and troubleshooting are essential; Knowledge of WAN circuits and experience managing Promina multiplexer devices.
• Security clearance level: Secret Level security Clearance with a T5/SSBI investigation
• Candidate must possess at least a Cisco CCNA certification
• Candidate must be able to meet local country SOFA eligibility requirements.
• Candidate must possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification on Day 1
• Candidate must obtain ITIL Foundation certification within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• IT related degree preferred
• CCNP preferred.
• Additional Juniper certification or experience desired
• Project Management certification a plus (Project+, CAPM, PMP).

Responsibilities

• Installation and configuration routing, switching, and current Cisco networking software (most current versions of Cisco IOS) are essential as well as installation, configuration, and management of network devices to include routers, switches, and ancillary network devices and networking software as part of the Local and Wide Area Network.
• Works closely with the OSP/ISP Network Specialist to assist with Inside Plant, Outside Plant, Cabling, and Trenching services.
• Assists the OSP/ISP Network Specialist with OSP/ISP cable plant troubleshooting, repair, fabrication, and installation to include, copper/fiber, patch panels, MDFs, CAT 5/6, RJ-11, RJ-45 terminations, and perform necessary fiber optic, media converters, copper/fiber modems, UPS installation/repair/troubleshooting procedures.
• Install copper and fiber cabling and equipment in accordance with DoD TEMPEST standards, Army guide 3.15 General Cable Specifications, NSTISSI protective distribution system (PDS) installation guideline.
• Tests copper and fiber cabling for signal quality, degradation, throughput, continuity, and availability.
• Terminate and splice both copper and fiber optic cables.
• Maintains technical proficiency and ensures applicable certifications are kept current with the technology being implemented.
• Configure voice endpoints in Cisco Unified Communication manager (CUCM) i.e., adding, editing & troubleshooting.
• Monitor WAN infrastructure & LAN network devices via CE Spectrum platform and reporting as required throughout the assigned area of responsibility.
• Creates network and rack elevation diagrams using Microsoft Visio and/or PowerPoint in required formats to support network and system accreditation packages.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed