Senior Network Administrator

Systems Engineering Solutions Corporation•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Senior Network Administrator manages and maintains the agency’s network infrastructure, overseeing deployment, configuration, and support of Cisco network devices, Palo Alto firewall devices, and cloud networks. The role is responsible for network performance, security, and availability, and includes providing network infrastructure services, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting IT network systems in NCUA on-premises environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
CCIE certification or a minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant IT area, including LAN, WAN, wireless, VoIP, data center, and SDN administration, engineering, and architecture.

Responsibilities

Lead the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Monitor and optimize network performance to support efficient resource allocation and minimize downtime.
Diagnose and resolve complex network connectivity, performance, and security problems.
Maintain network security by applying patches, updates, and security configurations to network devices.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and policies.
Work with other IT teams to support network needs and integrate network solutions with other systems.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network administrators and other IT staff.
Architect network infrastructure services, including establishing secure baseline configurations, developing network implementation plans, and deploying services.
Lead complex troubleshooting involving Layer 2, Layer 3, wireless networking, VoIP, data center, and SDN technologies.
Research new technologies and report on their value to the organization.
Perform hardware installations and support configuration of IT network systems in NCUA on-premises environments.