The Network Administrator understands performance of network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Has thorough knowledge of general Local Area Network (LAN)/Campus Area Network (CAN)/ Wide Area Network (WAN) administration. ​

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Coordinates with all responsible users and sites to resolve network or system incidents, including all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization.
• Translates business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders.
• Performs engineering analysis of telecommunications alternatives in support of strategic modernization efforts and telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale telecommunication infrastructures.
• Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and telecommunications strategic program management with network interfaces. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents.
• Coordinate Communications and Networking requirements with multiple program offices, manage a multi-disciplinary stakeholder IPT and plan the development and delivery of communications and networking requirements for the full QRC/POR lifecycle.
• Provide information systems administration support and technical expertise for C4 programs, specifically the GCCS system.
• Provide guidance of applicable technical concepts and practices; including installation, upgrade, and administration of hardware and software.
• Maintenance, technical, logistics, and life cycle support.
• Resolution of interoperability issues for the types of mission systems/ equipment listed on the equipment list and mission systems listed.

Minimum Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience working collaboratively with program management, systems engineers, and operations personnel in a engineering environment.
• Direct experience with network development.
• Demonstrated ability to brief and advise management.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to work on multi-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, and controllers.
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Network security experience.
• LAN and WAN experience​.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP).
• Routing, switching, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• Skills in designing LAN, WAN, AND WLANs.
• Skills with configuring Firewalls, VPNS, and understanding of encryption protocols (SSL/TLS, IPSEC).
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues using TCP Stack OSI model.
• Knowledge and experience with Fortinet Firewalls.

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

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