Network Administrator Tier 2 (Network Operations Center) to support KDS and our government customer. This position is located in the DC area and telework will be allowed when not on rotation. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This is a Hybrid position.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
The Network Administrator is responsible for implementing, managing, and administering the networks. The primary responsibilities include performing network assessments, implementing and configuring network hardware and software, ensuring adherence to security standards, monitoring network performance, and maintaining system documentation. The Network Administrator will collaborate closely with the Network Engineer to carry out these responsibilities effectively. This position is in Washington, DC and will be rotating with time in the office and time Remote.
Education and Experience Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration, including implementing and managing complex networks.
- Proven experience with network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and security appliances.
- Familiarity with network security best practices, policies, and procedures.
Required Skills and Competencies:- Perform network assessments, requirements analysis, implementation, configuration of network hardware/software adhering to security standards
- Collaborate with Network Engineer on network design, recommendations, expertise
- Monitor network performance, testing, prepare test reports
- Configure routers, switches, firewalls, security appliances per approved design
- Install/configure security tools like vulnerability scanners, IDS, SIEM, network management software
- Administer user accounts, network resource access, assist with client device setup
- Monitor systems/services, resolve issues, log activities, create/test backups, validate recovery
- Monitor logs, investigate anomalies related to authentication, hardware, admin activities
- Assess and apply network equipment security patches per procedures
- Implement network monitoring tools for continuous security/performance monitoring
- Exceptional communication skills to liaise with technical/non-technical stakeholders' attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
Desired Skills and Competencies:- Experience working in a government or regulated environment with stringent security requirements.
- Knowledge of network automation and scripting for efficient management.
- Familiarity with cloud networking technologies and virtualization.
