Network Administrator

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions • Sterling, VA

15d

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. The Network Administrator (NA) collaboratively works closely with the leadership, CPM/CPO, FE SRE and Product Team (Platform) to design, engineer, install, operate, and maintain the terrestrial, satellite, and WAN/MAN/LAN networks and communication systems. The CNE works with FEs, SREs and leadership to assist in deployment planning and onboard systems into PWW. They assist with monitoring, system analysis, and IT operations support.

Requirements

• Networking Fundamentals: Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, slow performance, and security breaches.
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and their networking configurations.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and system management.
• Security: Knowledge of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.
• Monitoring and Management: Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Wireshark, Nagios, SolarWinds) to track network performance and identify potential issues.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud networking services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based network infrastructure.
• Wireless Networking: Experience with designing and implementing wireless networks (Wi-Fi).
• Virtualization: Understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and their impact on network infrastructure.
• Network Design and Planning: Ability to design and plan network architectures for various organizational needs.
• Project Management: Experience with project management methodologies and tools for network implementation and upgrades.
• One or more of the following: CompTIA Network+, CCNA, CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Red Hat Certified Engineer, CISSP, MCSE

Responsibilities

• Plan network configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance
• Prepare technical proposals for presentation to the Sponsor's engineering review boards for approval prior to the addition of new technologies to the network
• Perform operational and maintenance activities to include performance testing, network/Cloud troubleshooting and tuning.
• Utilize array of network monitoring tools/scripts to perform detailed analysis of communications links to identify architecture, provider or environment issues to identify performance problems in the network
• Troubleshoot to restore network to optimal performance levels
• Compose technical documents including Design, Deployment, System specifications and system baselines, updates, user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Includes network maps and communications architecture.

What This Job Offers

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