2936 Network Administrator 2

Amches, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching contributions

20 days PTO per year

Healthcare, dental, vision coverage

$50,000 life insurance

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an experienced network and system administrator with a strong background in Cisco technologies and Linux environments. Candidates must have at least 6 years of experience and relevant certifications like Security+ and CCNA. Responsibilities include overseeing network activities and ensuring high-quality data transmission. TS/SCI clearance with FS polygraph is required. Competitive benefits include a matching 401K, PTO, and comprehensive healthcare.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with network or system administration.
• Experience with Linux, particularly RHEL, Rocky or Ubuntu.
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco networking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and oversee the implementation of system and network engineering plans.
• Provide technical support during all customer engagements.
• Debug networks and perform technical project assessments.

Skills

Network administration

System administration

Linux

Cisco networking switches

Cisco routers

Cisco FirePower Threat Defense

VMware ESXi

Kubernetes

Docker

Active Directory

Agile methodologies

Splunk logging

Education

High School diploma or GED

Security+ Certification

Networking certification (e.g., CCNA)

Tools

Jira

Redmine

Docker Compose

Oracle Hardware

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to: Analyze the planning, design, development, and implementation of system and network engineering plans for our Intelligence Community customers. Monitor all activities of the network facilities and ensure high quality data transmission. Provide technical support for all customer facing engagements/interactions, including receipt of specifications, design, test, and response to service requests. Debug and test networks, analyze technical projects, perform needs assessments, analyze and/or oversee cost and benefit estimates, presentations, negotiations, installations, problem resolutions, procurements, and multi-vendor product integration. Provide initial engineering and implementation support of networks to assure proper execution and provides resolution for system failures or degradations, as needed. Provide project management and documentation, as required. It is expected that the candidate will at times participate in, and / or facilitate stakeholder meetings as required.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with network or system administration
• Experience with Linux, including maintaining RHEL, Rocky or Ubuntu
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco networking switches
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco routers
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco FirePower Threat Defense firewalls
• Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting multiple environments and networks in a fast-paced and highly technical environment
• Ability to take initiative and make recommendations on existing infrastructures
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+ Certification and Networking certification, such as CCNA

Additional Qualifications (nice to haves)

• Experience maintaining VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines (VMs)
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Docker Compose
• Experience maintaining Network Appliance, such as Netapp for storage arrays or technologies
• Experience maintaining a Windows 11, and maintaining a Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy environment
• Experience with Oracle Hardware and Solaris OS, including x86 and SPARC
• Experience facilitating or implementing Information Security Best Practices, including security compliance initiatives such as patching, IAVA remediation, and POA&M development
• Experience with Splunk logging and NESSUS vulnerability scanning
• Experience with Kanban or Agile methodologies, and project management applications, such as Jira or Redmine
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Jira, Redmine, other project management applications

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance with FS polygraph is required.

InterImage Benefit Snapshot

• 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay
• PTO: 20 days per year
• Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
• $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available