Network Administrator, Senior Analyst, Tucson, AZ ONSITE

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst Network Administrator (P2) supports classified network infrastructure at Raytheon/RTX locations in Tucson, Arizona. The position installs, maintains, supports, and monitors network infrastructure in classified computing and Special Access Program (SAP) areas. The role is onsite and relocation eligible. The administrator maintains voice and data networks; plans, evaluates, coordinates, and performs installation or reconfiguration of network hardware and software; and develops technical expertise across network equipment and interconnections, including switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, and encryptors. The role uses network management software, monitors and analyzes network performance, contributes to short- and long-range planning, and may recommend and configure solutions that meet current and future communications requirements while considering cost, redundancy, and uptime. The administrator prepares or helps develop operational instructions, technical diagrams, and other network documentation. The position also coordinates third-party equipment maintenance and vendor support. The employee must work with general supervision, follow established procedures, and be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements

Typically, a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required before the start date; an active, existing clearance is required on day one.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and/or intrusion detection systems, including software upgrades.
Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Security+ certification within 6 months and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification within a year are highly desired.
Experience with Cisco ISE, 802.1X, SolarWinds, and setting up client-server environments for government networks.
Experience with current cabling and fiber standards.
Experience with access control lists, security posture, and vendor best practices.
Experience with Visio diagramming and design capabilities.
Experience with network management software.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting encryption devices.
Experience with IP telephony, NTP servers, GemOne, and SolarWinds platforms.
Ability to work under time constraints.
Experience with classified computing, STIG compliance, and network refreshes.
Current DoD Top Secret-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintain the smooth operation of voice and data networks.
Plan, evaluate, coordinate, install, and reconfigure hardware and software components of voice and data communications networks.
Develop technical expertise in network hardware and software interconnections, including switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, and encryptors.
Work with network management software platforms.
Monitor and analyze networks and contribute to short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Propose and configure network solutions based on current usage and future requirements, considering cost savings, redundancy, and required network uptime.
Prepare network documentation, including operational instructions and technical diagrams, and assist in developing documentation where none exists.
Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment and vendor support.
Follow established procedures and work with general supervision.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.