Network Administrator

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC.•Fort Belvoir, VA

5d•$135,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Network Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize network infrastructure, including wireless systems, routers, switches, Cisco DNA Center, and Identity Services Engine (ISE). The role supports network security, performance, and reliability, including research and development networks and systems for application development and hosting environments in coordination with network service providers. The position provides 99.5% uptime for hardware, operating systems, and networks during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1900, with infrequent support outside those hours, including weekends. The role also includes network security, troubleshooting, maintenance, capacity planning, wireless network administration, security and access control, and reporting information assurance and validations into Army and DoD systems. The position is located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and requires a Secret clearance. The projected annualized compensation range is $135,000 to $142,000.

Requirements

Required certifications to perform the job duties, including at a minimum Security+ CE.
Secret security clearance.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Five or more years of network administration experience.
Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification.
Cisco CCNP Security certification.
Cisco DNA Center certification.
Cisco ISE certification.
Wireless professional certifications.
CompTIA Network+ certification.
Expert knowledge of networking protocols.
Strong understanding of wireless technologies.
Experience with Cisco DNA Center and proficiency with Cisco ISE.
Knowledge of network security principles and understanding of routing and switching.
Experience with network automation and familiarity with SDN concepts.
Network troubleshooting, performance optimization, security implementation, configuration management, network design, policy administration, automation scripting, and documentation skills.
Leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain routers, switches, and wireless network devices.
Maintain R&D networks and systems supporting application development and application hosting environments, coordinating with network service providers.
Manage Cisco DNA Center infrastructure.
Administer the Cisco ISE platform.
Monitor network performance and availability.
Provide 99.5% uptime for hardware, operating systems, and networks during regular business hours, with infrequent support outside regular hours, including weekends.
Implement network security policies and troubleshoot network issues.
Provide information assurance reporting and validations into Army and DoD systems.
Perform network upgrades and maintenance and manage network capacity and planning.
Configure and maintain wireless controllers and manage wireless access points.
Optimize wireless coverage and performance, implement wireless security measures, and monitor wireless network health.
Conduct wireless site surveys and troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues.
Maintain wireless documentation.
Manage ISE policies and configurations and implement network access control.
Implement systems and networks in compliance with applicable security requirements, including DISA STIGs and associated checklists.
Configure network segmentation, monitor security compliance, and manage authentication and authorization.
Handle security incidents and maintain security documentation.
Implement BYOD solutions.