Maximus

Network Administrator

Maximus$90K — $100K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance required.
  • Minimum of 7 years in a Network Administrator role or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in network configuration and monitoring.
  • Proficiency with firewall configuration (Palo Alto, Juniper, etc.).
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds and NetCool.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate different work locations.
  • Must be a US Citizen; dual citizenship not accepted.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and maintain network devices including routers and firewalls.
  • Monitor network performance and address bottlenecks for reliability.
  • Troubleshoot network issues using logs and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Conduct capacity planning for future growth and operational needs.
  • Integrate network infrastructure with cloud services and IT components.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and recommend technology adoptions.
  • Document network configurations and maintain standard operating procedures.

Benefits

  • Onsite work location in Annapolis Junction, MD.
  • Participation in a rotational on-call schedule required for 24/7 system support.
  • Opportunity for mentorship and leadership roles within the team.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

As a Network Administrator, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our organization's network infrastructure. Your role will involve overseeing network administration, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our network systems.

This role is onsite, in Annapolis Junction, MD, and requires a Secret clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS165, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.

- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.

- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools; engaging with cross-functional teams to leverage support and collaboration when necessary.

- Conduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing business needs.

- Collaborate with other teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage systems, and other IT components.

- Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and recommend their adoption as appropriate.

- Create and maintain documentation related to network configurations, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior network engineers.

- Managing, monitoring, maintaining, and securing networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of networks and data.

- Organizing, documenting, and managing the delivery of Network load balancing services.

- Document and Manage Internet Protocol Addresses.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Secret clearance.

- Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.

- Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Administrator role or in a related field.

- Five (5) or more years of experience in the following:

- Network configuration and monitoring.

- Firewall configuration - palo alto, juniper, etc.

- Network monitoring tools - SolarWinds and NetCool.

- Candidates must be able to move throughout office and data center environments, including frequent walking, standing, and navigating between work locations. Must be able to occasionally lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds and perform the essential functions of the position.

- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.

- This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- DHS Suitability.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS165, T3, Band 6

Minimum Salary

$

90,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

100,000.00

About Maximus

MAXIMUS, Inc. is an American, outsourcing company that provides business process services to government health and human services agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. MAXIMUS focuses on administering government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), health care reform, welfare-to-work, Medicare, child support enforcement, and other government programs. The company is based in Reston, Virginia, has 13,000 employees and a reported annual revenue of $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2020.
Learn more about Maximus
Size
35,800 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219.8 million
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+13.6%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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