Network Admin

Responsibilities:

• Manage network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals.
• Configure routers, switches, and firewalls following the client's direction according to CBC/DAC network topology and allowing specific ports and protocols.
• Provide network administration support in the areas of design, installation, configuration, monitoring and testing of network architectures to manage and maintain an unclassified and classified network infrastructure utilizing state-of the- art and cutting-edge technology.
• Implement, administer, maintain, and configure the client network to monitor, detect, and respond to threats on the network.
• Provide immediate briefings to the client of any immediate/emergency threats to the network.
• Plan and implement future network upgrades as directed by the client.
• Research solutions for new equipment, software, performance improvements, and network configuration/management to support all client networking requirements.
• Ensure that all equipment is based on current industry standards including any new or emerging technologies.
• Keep up-to-date records and documentation of network topology and equipment configurations to support network status reports, network troubleshooting, and network logging.
• Install, support, and maintain new network hardware and software for the CBC infrastructure.
• Implement enterprise network policy and maintain Cybersecurity initiatives and directives as directed by the client.
• Provide technical and programmatic support to assist other client teams and supported organizations in all aspects of planning, engineering, fielding and operating IT systems and resources.
• Maintain VPN architecture and optimize network access to remote disaster recovery sites.
• Configure, manage and utilize Intrusion Detection system (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention system (IPS) to detect and prevent threats to the CBC/DAC environment and identify potential security concerns and solutions.
• Assist in technical evaluation of technical vendor submissions for compliance with client network specifications.
• Review and update SOPs and STIG checklists quarterly.
• Ensure that all equipment is based on current industry standards including any new or emerging technologies.
• Participate in Change Management Control processes and submit Request for Change in accordance with CBC G-6 policy.
• Provide network support for IP based VTC systems.
• Install, remove, configure and repair encryption equipment to alter, expand or maintain the client secure computer network used for classified processing.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of overall applicable experience highly preferred.
• Minimum requirement is HS Diploma with 12+ years of overall applicable experience.
• Interim Secret is allowed until full Secret clearance.
• IAT-II DoDI 8570.01-M Baseline Certification - CompTIA Security +CE.
• Experience configuring routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Experience managing network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals.
• Experience designing, installing, configuring, monitoring, and testing unclassified and classified network architectures.
• Experience researching solutions for new network equipment, software, configurations, and management.
• Experience documenting network topology and equipment configurations.
• Experience installing, supporting, and maintaining new network hardware and software.
• Experience implementing enterprise network policy and maintaining Cybersecurity initiatives and directives.
• Experience detecting and responding to threats on a network.
• Experience configuring, managing, and utilizing Intrusion Detection system (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention system (IPS) to detect and prevent threats.
• Experience reviewing potential vulnerabilities/threats and providing recommendations and potential solutions.
• Experience with Change Management Control processes and submitting Requests for Change (RFC).
• Experience in assessing new technologies and devices.
• Experience installing, removing, configuring, and repairing encryption equipment.
• Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) policies.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

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