Network Administrator

Akima, LLC • Boston, MA

8h • $125,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Operations Specialist will possess comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in installing, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure, systems, and associated components to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient network operations in support of mission-critical environments.
This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years of proven work experience in network operations.
• Active SECRET clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of network infrastructure components and protocols.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Current, unexpired DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II–equivalent certification (at least ONE of the following): COMPTIA Security+ CE (SY0-701). COMPTIA NET +. COMPTIA A+. SSCP (ISC²).
• Current, unexpired Computing Environment certification (at least ONE of the following): Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Responsibilities

• Support an IT environment with network equipment from multiple vendors.
• Provide support for LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
• Manage and support telecommunications systems in a multi-organizational environment.
• Support, administer, and manage both VoIP and legacy phone systems.
• Configure and manage IPV4 and IPV6 addresses to maintain proper addressing within the network.
• Design, install, repair, and terminate LAN wiring and fiber interconnectivity.
• Manage and support wireless LAN technology for connectivity in various environments.
• Perform routine network maintenance and upgrades.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic network issues.
• Play a key role in ensuring network security and conducting vulnerability assessments.
• Provide support for Risk Management Framework (RMF) and audit activities.
• Operate and maintain logical NIPRNET switch connectivity, including ICAN between LANs and computer resources.
• Provide touch labor for troubleshooting and repairing for logical NIPR network switch instances.
• Monitor and analyze network performance, conduct fault analysis, and ensure network availability.
• Conduct event management and provide network utilization reports for logical NIPR network switch instances.
• Manage network equipment/software, including configuration and capacity management.
• Operate and maintain common core switches as part of the backbone network infrastructure.
• Implement and troubleshoot network port authentication (802.1x) across logical NIPR network switch instances.
• Coordinate incident management actions with affected organizations to ensure timely recovery during network outages.
• Operate and maintain wireless access points for Wireless Network Infrastructure.
• Provide touch labor for troubleshooting and repairing common-user wireless LAN and ICAN.
• Create and process the Implementation of Ports, Protocols, Services (PPS) change requests for Army organizations.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED