Network Administrator

Peraton•Fort Huachuca, AZ

11d•$66,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret Clearance
2 years of experience w/Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or 6 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
CompTia Security+ certification required before start date

Nice To Haves

CEH
Cloud+
GCIH
GICSP
GSEC
SSCP

Responsibilities

Analyzes and administers the technical architecture of Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.
Researches, runs tests, evaluates, and recommends telecommunications and data network systems.
Analyzes workload, including traffic and utilization trends.
Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for maximum guidance in determining the most appropriate type of hardware installation.
Supports complex PCs and LAN/WAN networks throughout the organization.
Identifies areas of operation that need upgraded equipment, such as modems, fiber optic cables, and telephone wires.
Conducts survey to determine user needs.
Reads technical manuals and brochures to determine equipment that meets establishment requirements.
Visits vendors to learn about available products or services.
Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system, using equipment such as computer terminal and modem.
Analyzes test data and recommends hardware or software for purchase.
Develops and writes procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of communications hardware and software.
Monitors system performance.
Instructs users in use of equipment and assists users to identify and solve data communication problems.
May design and develop complex software interface programs.
May write technical specifications to send to vendors for bid.
May oversee or assist in installation of communications hardware.
May perform minor equipment repairs.
Review ticket queues assigned to team.
Create Network documentation to include diagrams and port density list.
Perform IAVA STIG checklist to mitigate findings and errors on network assets.
Conduct routine system and diagnostic checks on network and supporting systems.
Perform configuration changes to network devices under supervisor guidance.