Network Administrator Associate - Eielson AFB

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Network Administrator Associate to support the BIM contract at Eielson AFB, Alaska. The role focuses on managing and maintaining LAN/WAN networks, monitoring performance, and implementing standard changes to ensure availability and security.

You will work with engineers and AF client, perform day-to-day operations, maintain security, and participate in network upgrades. A Secret clearance and DoD 8570 IAT II certification are required.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret.
• Certification: Current DoD 8570 IAT level II (CompTIA Security+ CE or similar).
• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree.
• Experience: 1+ years of related experience.
• Technical Skills: Experience with hardware vendors in incident resolution; Tier II support; escalation and communication; various software systems and architectures; STIG patching and security activities; NOC/SOC operations; incident management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain site network devices and configurations.
• Troubleshoot performance and routing issues and validate patching/upgrades.
• Assist in proactive network monitoring and planning; monitor network infrastructure and performance.

Skills

Network Infrastructures

Network Monitoring

Network Software

Education

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Job description

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:

Network Infrastructures, Network Monitoring, Network Software

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking an Network Administrator Associate to help support our upcoming Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract at Eielson AFB in Alaska.

Responsibilities:

As a Network Administrator Associate, you will join our team with responsibilities for the management and maintenance of site network devices. You will maintain network device configurations, troubleshoots performance and routing issues, supports engineers in the deployment and validation of patching and upgrades, and implements standard approved changes to ensure network system availability, performance, and security. You will provide analysis and monitoring of network infrastructure and network performance. You will also assist in proactive network monitoring, network management, and network infrastructure planning.

HOW A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR ASSOCIATE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Manages the functionality and efficiency of computer networks (LAN/WAN). Monitors data traffic/network performance and controls network resource performance to ensure high-quality transmission. Troubleshoots and resolves problems.
• Collaborates directly with GDIT team leads and AF client on planning and procedures
• Ability to operate under supervision
• Execute day-to-day management and operations of systems and networks
• Manage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics
• Follow Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists
• Operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reports
• Assist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processes
• Work as part of a security incident response team as needed
• Maintains network to meet Enterprise Service Availability and Service Level Agreement requirements.
• Utilizes IT Service Management (ITSM) Principles to identify, categorize, prioritize, escalation, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents.
• Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards.
• Interfaces with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.
• Assists with the development of third‑party monitoring actions and procedures for network infrastructure.
• Participates in network software upgrades, moderations tasks and installs
• Works after-hours and weekends during maintenance windows on-site as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret
• Certification: Current DoD 8570 IAT level II (CompTIA Security+ CE or similar)
• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience: 1+ years of related experience
• Technical Skills:
• Experience working directly with hardware vendors involved in the incident resolution process.
• Provides Tier II support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Supports the timely escalation and communication of status to external and internal customers.
• Experience with various software systems and architectures, communications protocols: and network hardware devices.
• Experience with STIG patching, compliance, and other security activities
• NOC/SOC operations background – you’ve been in the trenches and know what works
• Incident management expertise with a track record of managing complex, multi-team responses
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work.
• Location: On Customer Site in Eielson AFB, AK

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification(s): ITIL V3/4 Foundation or higher
• Certification(s): DOD 8140 (CASP+, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CCSP, GCED, GCIA, GCLD, CISA, CISSP, GSLC), aka SecurityX

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Salary:

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA AK Eielson AFB

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

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