Network Administrator

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Encryption Devices, Local Area Network (LAN), Network Configurations, Network Infrastructures, Networking Hardware

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Functional Role: Network Administrator

Locations: Ramstein AB, Germany
Clearance: Secret

Duties/Responsibilities: ACBN Network Administrators operate, maintain and monitor ACBN and MPE communications networks. They configure routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols. They coordinate LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements. ACBN Network Administrators provide support for cryptographic devices under Government purview, to include monitor, manage, upgrade and rekey devices that fall under the U-A/A6 MPE program. 

• Provide network infrastructure support (technical control), including, but not limited to:

  • Point-to-point installs and maintenance.

  • Long-haul circuit management and operations.

  • Loading circuit encryption equipment.

  • Managing any network cable patching that may be required.

• Cyber Transport:

  • Responsible for voice, video, and data transport systems within the boundary.

  • Operate, maintain, and configure routers/switches/voice systems/VoIP/video bridges, Information Transfer Nodes (ITNs), communications closet wiring.

  • Maintain Network Encryption devices.

  • Operate, maintain, install, align, repair, key, and remove routers, crypto, switches, and modems.

  • Responsible for LAN line activation and troubleshooting from the wiring closet or communication node to the end user device on existing cable.

• Network Administration Support:

  • Deploy, configure, maintain, and monitor active data network or converged infrastructure environments and related network equipment.

  • Manage and maintain the Wide Area Network (WAN)/LAN infrastructure.

  • Provide support in the deployment and configuration of comprehensive routing and switching network designs.

  • Monitor network issues and outages in accordance with directives and guidelines.

  • Troubleshoot, implement, and provide configuration of network hardware and software.

  • Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot network devices.

  • Analyze functional problems and determine techniques/requirements feasible for expedited solutions.

  • Apply best practices in compliance with DISA guidelines.

  • Utilize network management tools (i.e., SolarWinds) to monitor, evaluate, and report health statistics of WAN/LAN.

  • Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve network outages as needed.

• ASIs & Outages

  • Submit ASIs in accordance with SPIN-C and local organizational requirements.

  • Notify all potentially affected customers of planned network outages.

  • Respond to outages during and after duty hours.

  • Coordinate with appropriate higher-level organizations.

  • Document issues, fix actions, and provide an update to the MCCC once the outage has been resolved.

Experience: Requires a minimum of six years’ experience, of which at least four years must be specialized experience in operating, maintaining and monitoring communications networks.

Education: BA/BS in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance.

Education and experience requirements may be substituted with:

A master’s degree (in subjects described above) and three years’ general experience of which at least two years must be specialized experience. No degree and eight years general experience, of which six years is specialized experience.

* Must meet TESA minimum requirements.

Require Certifications:

• DoW 8570.01M IAT Level II Certification.

• Cisco Certified Network Administrator or Cisco Certified Network Professional.

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The likely salary range for this position is $72,250 - $97,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

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