Senior Network Administrator

Goldbelt Incorporated • Colorado Springs, CO

70d • $104,000 - $117,000

About The Position

Nisga'a CIOPS provides hands-on experienced services to civilian and DoD programs worldwide. Delivering highly skilled, cleared personnel who provide services on five continents for a portfolio of customers. The Sr. Network Administrator will lead or supervise in the development and maintenance of network communications. Uses knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to help design and install internal and external networks. Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing and switching, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage service desk operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• At least 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• IAT Level II Certification
• Experienced with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Must have Top Secret (SCI Eligible)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in federal or defense environments.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, containerization, and automation tools
• Industry standard technical and network certifications.

Responsibilities

• Leads various Tier I and Tier II service desk duties.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of LAN/WAN and other network systems.
• Supervise and mentor junior network administrators and service desk personnel.
• Perform network performance tuning, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Conduct network testing and evaluation to identify and eliminate issues and improve efficiency.
• Maintain and update network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure network security and compliance with organizational policies.
• Manage and support firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and other network hardware/software.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansions.
• Monitor network usage and performance using appropriate tools and generate reports for management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees