Data Center Network Administrator - Secret Clearance

Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Data Center Network Administrator to operate, optimize, and maintain the data center network infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure availability, security, and performance of the network.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in data center networking, deep knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, and hands-on experience with switches, routers, load balancers, and firewalls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Data Center Network Administrator or similar.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS.

Responsibilities

• Operate, optimize, and maintain data center network infrastructure.
• Ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of the data center network.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and apply optimizations.
• Collaborate with system administrators and security teams to ensure network security and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues and capacity planning for future growth.
• Document network configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
• Provide on-call support and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Security+ Certification

IAT-II

Network security

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Wireshark

SNMP

Packet analysis

Job description

As an experienced Data Center Network Administrator, you will be responsible for the operation, optimization, and maintenance of our data center network infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, performance, and security of our network, as well as provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in network administration within a data center environment, a deep understanding of networking protocols and technologies, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, optimize, and maintain the infrastructure within the data center environment.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of the data center network.
• Monitor network and service performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement necessary optimizations.
• Collaborate with system administrators, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure network security and compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, such as connectivity problems, routing errors, and performance degradation.
• Conduct regular network assessments and capacity planning to support future growth and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging networking technologies and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
• Provide on-call support and participate in the on-call rotation schedule.
• Resource for deployment and operations teams representing data center concepts for development and production related activities.
• Receipt of packages/equipment and validation.
• Capable of lifting to 50lbs. and are agile in manual dexterity (climb, stoop, etc.) to rack and stack equipment or cable plant access with or without assistance.
• Flexibility to work an off schedule, fill in for workmates, respond to emergencies, incidents, etc.
• Primary assignee to resolve network issues, cable new equipment deployments with best practice standards and troubleshoot Layer 1.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Data Center Network Administrator or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, VLAN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and DNS.
• Hands-on experience with network hardware, including switches, routers, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Proficient in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as Wireshark, SNMP, and packet analysis.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with the use of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and running checklists and remediation of any findings.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Hyper-V, and experience with SDN/NFV concepts is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Candidates must possess a Security+ or other DoD 8140 compliant certification for IAT-II.
• Candidates must have a current secret security clearance.
• Must be a current US Citizen.

Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000.

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