Requisition #: 1696
Job Title: Principal Network Administrator
Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ
Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): CCNA
Job Description- Establishes, configures, maintains, and supports internal and/or external networks for the organization.
- Develops and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network configurations.
- Conducts network capacity and performance analysis.
- Recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment.
- Directs and supports activities of the network control function of the organization.
- Determines service quality levels for network transmission and performance and ensures the established levels are met.
- Troubleshoots network performance issues and recommends corrective actions. Identifies and resolves problems associated with server hardware/software and ensures scalability and appropriate integration with other systems.
- Provides technical support and guidance to network users. Optimizes the functionality of networks and systems, and diagnoses and recovers failed systems.
- Ensures appropriate network security measures are in place.
- Responsible for backup or recovery procedures.
- Creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan.
- May be responsible for directing the work of system administrators who provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.
Education and Background- Requires a Master's degree; or a Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; or an Associate's and at least 6 years of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization may be substituted for experience but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.
Years of Experience- Depends on educational background and experience
Required Skills- Strong communication and cross-team collaboration
Preferred Skills- Familiarity and knowledge of Cisco Network switches, Solar Winds, Wire-Shark, SNORT, SIEM, BURP
Working ConditionsEnvironmental ConditionsStrength Demands- Minimal possible occasional lift requirements
Physical Requirements- Sit, stand, climb stairs, repetitive motion
