Network Administrator

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting PTO accrual

Flexible schedules

6% 401k match

Semi-annual bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Educational reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Network Administrator to support and design networks for a Dayton, OH customer. You will install, configure, and maintain firewalls, routers, and switches, and support SIEM configurations and STIG reviews.

Autonomy and problem-solving are essential in a dynamic, on-site role. Ideal candidates have DoD RMF experience, 5+ years in networking, and relevant certifications (Security+ or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience as a Network Administrator or Engineer.
• Experience with advanced routing protocols such as BGP and EIGRP.
• Expertise in network design, routing, IPv4 TCP/IP.
• Strong grasp of DoD RMF controls as applied to networks to include DoD CNSSI and JSIG.
• Understanding of Radius and switch end-point AAA.
• Experience supporting multiple classification of networks.
• Ability to capture technical approaches, designs, block diagrams, and implementations in written and graphical form.
• Strong ability to design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructures.
• Experience with CommScope, Forcepoint, Dell and Cisco networking technologies.
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving network issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with small teams.
• DoDM 8140 certifications meeting intermediate or better requirements in Network Operations Support.
• Security+ or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and maintaining networking technologies.
• Ensuring security and compliance of network devices such as switches, routers and firewalls.
• Perform day to day network support tasks associated with adds, moves, changes and troubleshooting on networks.
• Administer, manage, and maintain all routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Responsible for troubleshooting for all LAN/WAN/Wireless alerts and issues.
• Responsible for configuration of network monitoring and reporting systems.
• Maintain all network layer 1-3 documentation, IP/VLAN/subnet planning documents as well as OV-1, Dataflow, etc.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with ISSO/ISSM needs.
• Application of appropriate STIG, SRG and industry best practice controls to maintain secure network baselines.
• Work with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Skills

Network administration

Firewall configuration

Routing protocols

DoD RMF/NIST/JSIG knowledge

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Documentation (IP/VLAN, OV-1, Dataflow

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security+ or equivalent)

Tools

Cisco networking

Dell networking

CommScope

Forcepoint

Job description

MTSI is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support existing and future networks for a customer in Dayton OH. You will be responsible for assisting in the administration and maintenance of existing networks as well as design and implementation networks at various levels of classification.You will install, configure and maintain firewalls, routers and switches, including patching, backup, logging, and scanning of these systems. Additionally, you will support application configuration for SIEM solutions, troubleshooting, security technical implementation guidance (STIG) reviews, access control, and integration between systems. Individuals best suited for this role must be able to work autonomously and possess the ability to find and solve complex problems as well as assist others with solving IT problems they are facing. They should also enjoy problem solving and be able to cope with sudden changes in taskings. Ideally this candidate would possess a wide range of experience with the installation, configuration, and administration of on-premise systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and maintaining networking technologies.
• Ensuring security and compliance of network devices such as switches, routers and firewalls.
• Perform day to day network support tasks associated with adds, moves, changes and troubleshooting on networks.
• Administer, manage, and maintain all routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Responsible for troubleshooting for all LAN/WAN/Wireless alerts and issues.
• Responsible for configuration of network monitoring and reporting systems.
• Maintain all network layer 1-3 documentation, IP/VLAN/subnet planning documents as well as OV-1, Dataflow, etc.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with ISSO/ISSM needs.
• Application of appropriate STIG, SRG and industry best practice controls to maintain secure network baselines.
• Work with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience as a Network Administrator or Engineer.
• Experience working with advanced routing protocols such as BGP and EIGRP
• Expertise in network design, routing, virtual networks, subnets, general TCP/IP at all layers in IPv4.
• Strong grasp of DoD RMF controls as applied to networks to include appropriate NIST, CNNSI and JSIG documents.
• Understanding of Radius and switch end-point AAA.
• Experience supporting multiple classification of networks.
• Ability to capture technical approaches, designs, block diagrams, and implementations in written and graphical form.
• Strong ability to design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructures.
• Experience with CommScope, Forcepoint, Dell and Cisco networking technologies.
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving network issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently with small teams.
• Must have a DoDM 8140 (Formally 8570) certifications meeting intermediate or better requirements in Network Operations Support (i.e., Cloud+ or GICSP or SSCP or Security+ or GSEC)
• Security+ or similar certification.

Desired Qualifications

• A Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility is HIGHLY desired on day 1. Well qualified candidates possessing only a Secret clearance (with the ability to obtain a TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility) may be considered.
• Ten (10) years' relevant experience as a network engineer/administrator.
• Experience in an Agile/DevSecOps environment.
• Knowledge of military platforms, systems, and operations.
• Experience working on-site in a government client environment.

Security Clearance Level Required: Must have at least a Secret clearance to start, with the ability to obtain a TS with SCI and SAP eligibility.

Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Interesting Work

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first.

Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.