Senior Network Administrator (3876) (Secret)

SMX is seeking a driven and talented Network Administrator to support network and systems engineering efforts. A successful candidate will have experience working with network infrastructure devices, protocols, and a proven ability to design, deploy, and maintain solutions supporting high-availability network infrastructures. Candidates must be highly motivated and will be required to respond to and provide resolutions to problems on a timely basis. This position involves the planning, configuring, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting of a variety of network systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and application-level connectivity and performance problems as assigned using the ticketing system
• Design highly available systems architectures using traffic management technology
• Deploy new devices per engineered plans as assigned
• Manage NAVAIR Security Boundaries – Maintain boundary security suites at NAVAIR core sites. Suites include Cisco switches and routers, F5 Big-IP load balancers
• Work with NCDOC, NAVAIR IA, and PMOs to investigate network security incidents
• Design, implement, and maintain DoD PK-Enablement Solutions for NAVAIR
• Support NMCI/Legacy network interoperability and cloud migration efforts
• Manage and administer F5 BigIP and Cisco network devices
• Interface closely with management team by providing necessary notifications, assisting with reports and data calls
• Perform monthly audit review of STIG standards and STIG updates of assigned devices
• Perform weekly review of ACAS vulnerabilities and participate in the remediation planning and execution
• Assist with maintaining team documentation including work instructions, SOPs, processes and desk guides
• Work cohesively with other teams in support of the Data Center
• This position requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation and off-hours maintenance windows.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Team Lead and the Data Center Management team

Required Skills: 

• CCNA or related certification.
• Available to work onsite at Patuxent River NAS at least two days a week
• The selected applicant must have DoD 8570/5239 IAT Level II Certification (Security + CE equivalent, or greater), CCNA, and the ability to work independently
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to start. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• 5+ years' experience with Cisco device configuration and support
• 5+ years’ experience with F5 BIG-IP configuration and support
• Experience working with Network infrastructure devices and protocols, and a proven ability to design, deploy, and maintain solutions supporting high-availability network infrastructures

Desired Skills:

• Solid background in network administration and architecture, as well as network operating systems.
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools.
• Familiarity with access control models and network security.
• Knowledge of DoD information assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation guide (STIG)
• Must be able to interact with peers, management and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and communication skills.

Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

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The proposed salary for this position is:

$113,900—$170,900 USD