Senior Network Administrator

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Defense IT group at Leidos has a career opening for a Senior Network Administrator on a DISA contract. This role is 100% on the customer site at Fort Meade, MD. Administrator will provide support for assigned systems supporting Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 8+ years of overall related experience, or additional years of experience will suffice in lieu of degree
Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI.
At least 3 years Linux and/or Windows familiarity
Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, e.g. Security+ce or higher.
Currently possess CCNA/CCNP or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Integration of Network Management (NM) and Element Management (EM) systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
Experience with a ticketing system such as BM, Service Now, ITSM or Remedy.
ITIL v3 Foundation certified
Experience working with virtual environments.

Responsibilities

Works independently to perform configuration of assets to include switches, load balancers, routers, and Firewalls
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, updates and implement security measures on Cisco Juniper, and Dell network assets.
Create and maintain system documentation, configuration management, and change management efforts accurately and timely
Complete checklists and manage devices to mitigate cyber security controls and measures as required.
Assist in the implementation of global projects for Network architecture upgrades by providing technical insight, projected necessary actions, timelines, and resource availability
Implement recurring security requirements on network devices
Communicate with external partners to coordinate troubleshooting efforts where required.
Utilize moderate System Administration skills in both Linux and Windows environments to navigate current systems while managing network assets.
Provide architectural and topology recommendations where efficiencies can be made.