Network Manager - Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform network management responsibilities to include remote and onsite monitoring of system workload, configuration, and operation.
• Installing, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting wired and wireless data network systems and equipment.
• Create network diagrams, project plans, and network documentation to support RMF and ATO requirements.
• Taclane activation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Accessing, troubleshooting, and building Juniper switch and router configurations.
• Accessing, troubleshooting, and building Aruba wireless access points and controllers.
• Use Government-provided network security and systems management (NSSM) tools such as: JUNOS Space, Cisco Prime, Flying Squirrel, MeerCat-FS, ArcSight EMS, EMS & BMC Remedy, Wireshark, Notepad++, Joint Management Network (JMN) tool set i.e. Putty, Riverbed, Chimera.
• Provide and implement recommendations on system changes and operational procedures needed to increase efficiency.
• Must be experienced in TLA designs, Common Network Hierarchical designs, NIPR & SIPR network flows.
• Provide rapid detection and resolution of network component failures and errors.
• Additionally, they shall perform routine network maintenance of software and hardware, evaluate new system regulations, and provide guidance on the planning, development and implementation of new systems and procedures for operation.
• Must be able to work independently, in a team environment, and with other departments to quickly solve problems.
• The individual may lead and direct the work of others.
• The successful candidate may be working directly with customers and must have good written and oral skills to communicate efficiently to technical and non-technical customers.
• Due to the nature of the position, the successful candidate may be called upon outside of normal business hours to troubleshoot and fix network outages, implement new configurations/equipment, and assist other departments with various tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor as the successful candidate shall provide technical expertise and support in establishing a plan/Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) for specific Operation and Maintenance (O&M) routines, training, qualification requirements, improved O&M method suggestions, procedures and conventions.
• Developing and reviewing network documentation for PPS, RFCs, and RMF.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required; preferred degree in computer science or IT related field.
• IAT-II certification (i.e. CCNA Security, Security+ CE, GSEC, GIC SP, S SCP, CySA+**).
• IAW AR 25-2.
• Juniper and/or Cisco certification preferred.
• Juniper certification (JNCIA Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate) will be required within the first six months of employment.

Skills and Experience

• Five years of IT related experience, preferred.
• Five years of Network Management experience, preferred.
• Proficient with layer 2 switch technologies.
• Proficient with layer 3 routing.
• Proficient with wireless network technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio for creating and maintaining network diagrams and drawings.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Familiar with applying STIGs and creating STIG checklists.
• Experience with both Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba networking devices required.
• In-Depth experience with Juniper devices required.