Senior Network System Administrator

JT4

About The Position

The Senior Network System Administrator will plan, develop, research, design, manufacture, test, integrate, and maintain diverse software, networks, electronic, and IT equipment & systems. You will install software, integrate data transport systems in a Linux environment, and configure virtual machines to support the development team. Use Shell Scripting to create custom programs that streamline network test and verification. Work with Juniper Switches to configure network traffic domains, priorities, quality of service rules and work with various computer hardware to perform troubleshooting, configuration control, and security policies in support of Flight Testing.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in associated discipline from an accredited academic institution or equivalent experience through technical training, completion of a recognized certification program, or experience. Requires at least 12 years of experience in computer system related areas of expertise and must possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in computer science, graphics, and information systems.
Must have specific experience in the maintenance of Operating Systems and support applications, in a centralized and distributed server environment
Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Must possess valid, state-issued driver's license
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of broadcast domains and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP,STP BGP, OSPF), VLANs, IGMP, multicast and VPN technologies
Strong understanding of flight test, telemetry, signal propagation, and frequency spectrum
Experience working with DARv3, .ch10 file types, and telemetry is highly desired
Knowledge of antenna theory, including types of antennas, radiation patterns, and gain
Experience with structured cabling design and management, including fiber optic and copper installations
Experience utilizing network analyzers, such as WireShark or TCPDump to troubleshoot network issues on a multi-platform environment
Knowledge of network security principles, including firewall configuration, tunneling, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Responsibilities

Create hardware / software solutions using, Hyper-V, KVM, VMWare, Docker, Red Hat Linux, etc
Develop and refine team processes for network architecture design, equipment validation, and configuration standards
Participate in a multi-functional engineering team environment to develop and integrate network hardware, software, and new technologies
Generate required network topology diagrams, including interfaces, data flow, and system interconnects
Design and implement high-speed, resilient, multi-layer network architectures that meet security and performance guidelines
Size, install, configure, and troubleshoot various network components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points
Act as a System Admin to manage and administer storage solutions including Network-Attached Storage and Storage Area Network (NAS/SAN) systems