Senior Network Admin

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Merrimack, NH
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97K-165K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
The Senior Network Administrator plans, installs, and supports secure Cisco networks, leads project teams, maintains network hardware, and ensures documentation compliance.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is searching for a Senior Network Administrator to plan, install, and support secure Cisco network hardware for LAN/WAN, Wireless networks, and UPS units.
As a Senior Network Administrator, you will have the following responsibilities:
  1. Function as a leader in small group projects and team objectives
  2. Support and maintain all network hardware (LAN and SD-WAN)
  3. Involved with major network installations and upgrades.
  4. Install and configure network communications systems including physical infrastructure build outs.
  5. Support day-to-day service requests and trouble tickets using enterprise ServiceNow ticket system.
  6. Provides specifications and detailed diagrams using standard templates for network baseline documentation.
  7. Provide cost estimates for both LAN hardware and physical cable infrastructure for supported projects using standard ROM templates
  8. Lead the planning and assessment phases of projects and assist with project design/implementation phases.
  9. Maintaining compliance documentation including both hardware and IOS standards.
  10. Use enterprise tools to help support and troubleshoot wired and wireless network infrastructure.
  11. Work directly with vendors and contractors to support project requirements.
  12. Work with customer and assist in identifying specific requirements and design moderately complex network systems.
  13. Participate with planning and assessment phases of projects and assist with project design/implementation phases

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelors degree (or at least 10 years of experience) or equivalent experience
  • Cisco certifications preferred (CCNA/CCNP)
  • Strong understanding of network architectures, protocols, and technologies.
  • Strong working experience with networking tools such as Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Identity Service Engine(ISE), vManage, and NetBrain
  • Experience configuring Cisco switches using CLI (command line interface)
  • Experience configuring and maintaining Cisco SD-WAN routers
  • Experience installing and maintaining UPS units
  • Ability to read and understand building drawing/plans/maps
  • Knowledge of creating and maintaining network IDF/MDF documentation
  • Good understanding of DNS and DHCP technologies.
  • Good understanding of standard IT environment and infrastructure, including Cisco switches and Wireless APs including the physical infrastructure cabling.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • CCNA/CCNP certification in routing and switching preferred
  • Experience working with Cisco CLI
  • Good understanding of ServiceNow
  • Strong working experience with Cisco tools (Catalyst Center, ISE, vManage)
  • Experience managing Cisco SD-WAN environment
  • Good understanding of ServiceNow ticketing system
  • Knowledge of UPS
  • Knowledge of creating and maintaining network IDF/MDF documentation

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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Year Founded: 1999

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

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We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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