Remote Jr. Network Administrator

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Enforces network security procedures.
• Manages network performance, diagnoses performance problems and undertakes tuning activities to ensure network performance meets SLR requirements.
• Reports on overall network performance including frequent problems, underlying issues and plans to improve network availability, performance and problem resolution.
• Designs, installs, maintains and coordinates the use of network systems.
• Evaluates hardware and software and peripheral equipment for large, complex networks.
• Implements and coordinates network policies, procedures and standards.
• Trains users, maintains, creates and deletes user accounts.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems to ensure quality transmission service on the network.
• Maintains and updates system security plans on all platforms.
• Provides ongoing network support, addresses availability issues, overcomes performance problems and provides overall level 2 support.

• Advanced experience with Active Directory management & administration
• ITIL4 Foundation certification (not required to start but expected to attain in first six months)
• U.S. Citizenship required; must have a current, active Secret (or higher) clearance or ability to obtain. Interim clearances are acceptable
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly (Zscaler, servers, switches, virtual hosts, etc.)
• Experience using Remedy software (or similar tool) to track incidents and service requests through the full lifecycle
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with customer senior leadership.
• Experience with patch management software (e.g., SCCM)
• Familiarity with DOD IT security requirements
• 4+ years of professional experience in a large Data Center environment
• BS Degree and 2-4 years’ experience or MS degree with 0-2 years’ experience or a high school diploma/equivalent with minimum 6 years’ experience