Network Administrator Jobs

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have active Top Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

Node is seeking a Network Administrator to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

This is a 3rd shift position.

Some domestic travel will be required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities.
• Maintaining current knowledge of hardware and software applications.
• Expected to do some installation work. Cable/equipment
• Backup and restore network device configuration
• Sustainment of CISA networking architecture
• Port Open Requests- Implement firewall policies
• Work with engineering to develop high-quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.
• Break fix actions/O&M
• Upgrading network equipment
• Monitors the status of the network and responds to issues/ticket requests that occur

Requirements

Clearance Requirement:

• Must have a current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain DHS suitability prior to starting employment.

Required Skills:

• In depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regards to Layer 2 functionality and protocols in a Cisco/Juniper environment.
• Must have a firm knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols.
• Must have a firm knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC and firewall architecture
• Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment.
• Must have 6+ years of professional networking experience.
• Must have TCP/IP networking, encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management.

Desired Skills:

• Infrastructure-related certifications preferred such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC), Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC)
• Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques.
• Experience implementing firewall based policies using Juniper firewalls.
• Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification.
• Experience specifically with BGP and OSPF routing protocols.
• Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies.

Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience

• Professional experience may be substituted for a degree
• A Master’s degree in a related discipline may be substituted for 4 years of experience

Company Overview:

Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES

**Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities**

**Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner**

**We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence**

**Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in delivery of innovative services and solutions**

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Health Saving Account
• 401K
• Vision
• Dental
• Pre-Approved Online Training
• Medical (100% Coverage for Employee)
• Basic Life (100% Coverage for Employee)
• Three weeks of PTO