Network Specialist 2 - SSRL

About the role

The SSRL Computer Operations team seeks a highly motivated Network Specialist to maintain and enhance network infrastructure across the user facility. The team provides comprehensive support for operational technology and information technology systems. SSRL mission-critical networks enable accelerator operations and scientific data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Implement routing, switching and firewall configurations.
• Develop and implement automated IT networking solutions.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Maintain and manage IP addresses and subnet allocations.
• Create and maintain catalog of network scripts.
• Aid in managing the lifecycle of networking equipment.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for improvements.
• Interface with the DCAA group to deliver and maintain a high-speed, robust, and secure network infrastructure.
• Work closely with network and cybersecurity teams to ensure data path compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5 years of relevant work experience as a network administrator.
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify issues across the OSI layers.
• Strong understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, including IP addressing, subnetting, and routing fundamentals.
• Practical experience in supporting LAN and WAN protocols.
• Experience configuring and managing DHCP servers to support client network connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with Linux administration.
• Proficiency in SSH management.
• Experience in writing scripts to automate routine network configuration, system checks, and system backups.
• Capabilities using Infrastructure as Code (Iac) tools to automate networking tasks.
• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot fiber optic infrastructure, including cabling, transceivers, connectors, patch panels, and related components.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical users.
• Experience implementing and maintaining NIST SP 800-53 security controls for information systems security compliance.

Skills

• Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• Cisco CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
• Fortinet NSE 4-7 (Network Security Expert)
• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$130,243 - $153,142 per annum

Schedule

Regular continuing