Network Administrator

iQuasar, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iQuasar, LLC seeks a Network Administrator at Kirtland AFB to perform system and network administration in an on-site environment. You will install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot servers and networks, ensuring security controls, backups, and documentation are up to date.

The role requires DoD 8140 CE baseline certifications, TS eligibility, and extensive experience with Windows and Linux systems, VMware, and Cisco devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years’ experience with 2+ years in a TS processing environment
• Working knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principles
• Knowledge of PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configuration
• Experience with maintaining on-site server hardware & software
• Experience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Experience working with Active Directory
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment and troubleshoot issues
• Sound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies
• Minimum DoD 8140 IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification required
• To meet DoD 8140 compliance, holders of baseline CE certifications appropriate to IT role are expected
• Operational environment relies on CE certifications (e.g., CCNA) for network admin

Responsibilities

• Perform Systems Administration duties such as: Installing and configuring software and hardware
• Managing network servers and technology tools
• Setting up accounts, workstations and servers
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• troubleshooter issues under Government IT Lead guidance
• Ensure security through access controls, auditing and firewalls
• Participate in upgrading systems with new releases and models
• Help specify system requirements and design solutions
• Research and recommend server system administration improvements
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Ensure documentation is in place and accurate
• Perform Network Administration duties such as: Supporting, configuring, maintaining and upgrading networks and in-house servers
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications with updates
• Support and administer third-party applications ensuring security and connectivity
• Monitor network performance and test for weaknesses
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
• Assist Government IT Lead in CUI issue resolution
• Help define network policies and procedures
• Underlining technologies listed

Skills

Network principles

Active Directory

Security practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerShell

WMI ArcServe backup

VMware ESXi/vCenter

ACAS (Nessus)

SolarWinds

SQL Server

MySQL

SharePoint Server

Cisco IOS

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

CA ArcServe Backup

Job description

Position

Network Administrator

Location

Kirtland AFB, NM (on-site)

Position Type

Full time

Clearance

Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Key Responsibilities

Perform Systems Administration duties such as:

• Installing and configuring software and hardware.
• Managing network servers and technology tools.
• Setting up accounts, workstations and servers.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages under the guidance of the Government IT Lead.
• Ensure security through access controls, auditing and firewalls.
• Participate in upgrading systems with new releases and models.
• Help to specify system requirements and design solutions.
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration.
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies as they emerge.
• Ensure documentation is in place and accurate.

Perform Network Administration duties such as:

• Supporting, configuring, maintaining and upgrading networks and in house servers.
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications while keeping an eye out for needed updates.
• Support and administer third-party applications and ensure network security and connectivity.
• Perform monitoring network performance and testing for weaknesses.
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
• Assisting the Government IT Lead in Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) resolving problems reported by end user.
• Help define network policies and procedures.
• Underlying Technologies.

The underlying technologies include, but are not limited to:

• Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems,
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux,
• VMWare Cloud Foundation,
• CA ArcServe Backup,
• ACAS (Nessus),
• SolarWinds Products,
• .Net Framework,
• Microsoft SQL Server,
• MySQL,
• Microsoft SharePoint Server, and
• CISCO Switches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years’ experience with 2+ years working in a TS processing environment
• Working knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principles
• Knowledge of PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configuration
• Experience with maintaining on-site server hardware & software
• Experience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Experience working with Active Directory
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment and troubleshoot issues
• Sound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies
• Minimum DoD 8140 IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification required
• Required to meet and maintain compliance with DoD 8140. This typically includes holding a baseline qualification certificate (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) appropriate to their primary IT role.
• Operational environment relies heavily on specific Computing Environments (CE), which traditionally require role-specific CE certifications (CCNA for Network Administrator).