Network Administrator

This position is contingent upon contract award.

About the Role

The Network Administrator collaboratively works closely with leadership, CPM/CPO, Front-End Site Reliability Engineers (SRE), and the Product Team (Platform) to design, engineer, install, operate, and maintain terrestrial, satellite, and WAN/MAN/LAN networks and communication systems. The Network Administrator works with Front-End Engineers, SREs, and leadership to assist in deployment planning and onboard systems. They assist with monitoring, system analysis, and IT operations support.

Responsibilities

• Plan network configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added and the specifications for network interfaces to ensure effective integration and optimal network performance.
• Prepare technical proposals for presentation to the Sponsor's engineering review boards for approval prior to the addition of new technologies to the network.
• Perform operational and maintenance activities, including performance testing, network/Cloud troubleshooting, and tuning.
• Utilize an array of network monitoring tools/scripts to perform detailed analysis of communications links to identify architecture, provider, or environment issues causing performance problems.
• Troubleshoot to restore network to optimal performance levels.
• Compose technical documents including design, deployment, system specifications, system baselines, updates, user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Includes network maps and communications architecture.

Required Skills

• Networking Fundamentals: Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, slow performance, and security breaches.
• Operating Systems: Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and their networking configurations.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation and system management.
• Security: Knowledge of network security principles and best practices, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption.
• Monitoring and Management: Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Wireshark, Nagios, SolarWinds) to track network performance and identify potential issues.

Desired Skills

• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud networking services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based network infrastructure.
• Wireless Networking: Experience with designing and implementing wireless networks (Wi-Fi).
• Virtualization: Understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and their impact on network infrastructure.
• Network Design and Planning: Ability to design and plan network architectures for various organizational needs.
• Project Management: Experience with project management methodologies and tools for network implementation and upgrades.

Desired Certifications

• CompTIA Network+
• CCNA
• CCNP
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Red Hat Certified Engineer
• CISSP
• MCSE

Pay

Salary range: $122,000–$253,000, commensurate with qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Additional insurance options

Location: Sterling, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Entry level