Network Administrator - Secret Clearance

Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 68,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunhill Government Solutions in Omaha, NE is seeking a Network Administrator for a federal defense network modernization program. This full-time, on-site role focuses on building, supporting and optimizing the network infrastructure and associated hardware/software.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining LAN/WAN systems, configuring devices, monitoring performance, and ensuring robust voice, video and data transport. DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience configuring routers and switches.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT.
• 2–5 years of network administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and support LANs and WANs.
• Configure and maintain network devices and hardware.
• Identify network needs from end-user perspective.
• Monitor network integrity and operability.
• Deploy and troubleshoot small- to medium-scale deployments.
• Test and validate developed or purchased systems.
• Support voice, video, and data transport networks.

Skills

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Network performance

Technical troubleshooting

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT or related field

2-5 years network administration experience

Tools

CompTIA Network+ Certification

CCNA Certification

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Router & Switch configurations

Job description

Dunhill Government Solutions is hiring a Network Administrator for a federal defense network

modernization program in Omaha, Nebraska. This is a full-time, fully on-site role building,

supporting and optimizing the network and the hardware and software behind it.

Responsibilities

• Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, internet and intranet systems.
• Install, configure, manage and maintain network infrastructure devices and all related hardware and software.
• Identify network needs and capabilities from an end-user perspective.
• Monitor the network to maintain integrity and operability.
• Deploy and troubleshoot small- to medium-scale network deployments, escalating large-scale issues appropriately.
• Conduct tests to confirm the proper working condition of developed and purchased network systems.
• Monitor network performance and perform intermediary restoration and recovery actions.
• Support operations, configuration and maintenance of voice, video and data transport and the associated hardware.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with industry router and switch configurations.
• Working technical knowledge of network infrastructure, including local and wide area networks, wireless networking, routers, switches, load balancers, WAN optimizers and cabling standards.
• Solid troubleshooting ability to isolate faulty components or configurations so service is restored quickly.
• Experience troubleshooting LAN and WAN connectivity.
• CompTIA Network+ and/or CCNA certification
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Intermediate diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field, or
• 2-5 years of network administration experience preferred.
• On-site in Omaha, NE. Telework is not available for this position.

Compensation

$68,200 to $142,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

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