Network Adminstor

Onsite position in Bethesda, VA with a 40-hour workweek.

About the role

Support the network infrastructure for LAN/WAN services at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work actions and collaborate with the CIT federal team and other service areas to ensure network reliability.
• Respond quickly and thoroughly to incidents, requests, and outages to maintain maximum network uptime.
• Configure and troubleshoot network gear including Cisco routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and UPS devices.
• Create network and closet diagrams, decipher network topologies, and utilize network tools for diagnostics and traffic analysis.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all work performed for review and reporting purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience with professional certification such as CCNA or CCNP.
• Minimum three (3) years of network administrator experience.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and switching, TCP/IP, FTP/HTTP(S), UDP, STP, VPN, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, NICs, LAN ports, and related network gear.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs to rack and stack network gear.
• Reliable transportation to respond to on-call emergencies within the DC-MD-VA area.
• Excellent documentation, organization, and teamwork skills, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative federal environment while ensuring security and compliance.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Spending accounts.
• Life insurance and voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.