Network Administrator I - Secret Clearance

About the Role
Network Administrators work in a team environment on routine maintenance tasks as well as providing customers with solutions to more complex issues. They troubleshoot network problems, outages, and anomalies as required, which includes the gathering of all pertinent information about the problem and determining which related work centers or sites should be involved. Knowledge of sub-netting, switching, and Cisco IOS is essential. NAs are knowledgeable in network security procedures and are responsible for reporting all pertinent information about any anomalies on the network.

NOC Network Administrators are responsible for troubleshooting issues that cannot be resolved by site Network Administrator II and must assist the sites in additional troubleshooting or escalation as needed.

This position offers company-paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus, and a tuition reimbursement program!

You must satisfy all host country requirements to legally work in the host country, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and host nation driver’s license in order to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operations of VoIP phones, switches, wired and wireless routers, and encryption devices.
• Monitor availability and reliability of LAN/WAN and Wireless Networks.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity issues.
• Provide technical support for VoIP networks.
• Resolve customer interface/user issues.
• Act as VLAN administrator.
• Configure ACL.
• Use Spectrum and other software application tools to manage and administer the network.
• Plan network development and expansion as needed.
• Train new NA I personnel on sub-netting, switching, and Cisco IOS.
• Enforce network security procedures, including DISA STIG Compliance and best security practices.
• Ensure outages and corrective actions are reported to the NOC service desk and NOC Watch Officer, and provide updates and clarification regarding concerns with the outages.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance:
  • Requires an active Secret Clearance.
• Education / Certifications: One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education if a degree is required.
  • Associate Degree in Information Technology (IT) or a related field is preferred.
  • Candidates must adhere to DoD 8570.01M and maintain at least one (1) baseline certification and one (1) computing environment (CE) certification. Baseline certifications cannot also be used as a Computing Environment (CE) certification.
  • Authorized baseline certifications include:
    • Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate - Security (Cannot be used as a dual qualifier)
    • Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Security (Cannot be used as a dual qualifier)
    • CompTIA: CASP+ ce: Advanced Security Practitioner
    • CompTIA: CySA+ ce: Cybersecurity Analyst
    • CompTIA: Security+ ce
    • CompTIA: SecurityX ce
    • GIAC: GCED: Certified Enterprise Defender
    • GIAC: GCIH: Certified Incident Handler
    • GIAC: GICSP: Industrial Cyber Security Professional
    • GIAC: GSEC: Security Essentials
    • ISACA: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
    • ISC2: CISSP (or Associate): Certified Information Systems Security Professional
    • ISC2: SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
  • Authorized computing environment (CE) certifications include:
    • Cisco: CC-DN-P: DevNet Professional
    • Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Collaboration
    • Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Enterprise Infrastructure
    • Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Enterprise Wireless
    • Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Routing & Switching
    • Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Security
    • Cisco: CCIE: Certified Internetwork Expert - Service Provider
    • Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate
    • Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate - Routing and Switching
    • Cisco: CCNA: Certified Network Associate: Service Provider
    • Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Collaboration
    • Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Enterprise
    • Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Routing & Switching
    • Cisco: CCNP: Certified Network Professional - Security (Cannot be used as a dual qualifier)
• Experience: One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for one year of experience up to a maximum of a 4-year bachelor's degree.
  • Requires two (2) years of experience in a networking environment.
  • Experience with a customer service-oriented company.

Work Environment

• The work environment will be 95% indoors and 5% outdoors.
• The outdoor work environment may exceed temperatures of 100°F. Candidates must be able to physically withstand extreme heat.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (helmet and plated vest) which can weigh 25 to 40 lbs for extended periods of time.