Network Administrator Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health & wellness packages

Internal mobility support

Paid education & certifications

Advanced technology training

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Network Administrator Senior to support the BIM contract at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Southcentral Alaska.

The role focuses on managing and maintaining site network devices, troubleshooting, and supporting deployments and patching to ensure high availability and security. You will monitor network performance, assist in security planning, and work with cross‑functional teams including AF client on procedures and risk

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Technical training, certification(s) or degree required.
• 3+ years of related experience in network administration or IT ops.
• Experience with incident management and multi-team coordination.
• NOC/SOC operations background and knowledge of ITIL principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain site network devices and configurations.
• Troubleshoot performance and routing issues and assist in deployments and patching.
• Monitor and analyze network performance and security postures.
• Support engineering in upgrades and changes to ensure availability and compliance.
• Interface with vendors and AF client for planning and procedures.

Skills

Tier II support

Incident management

NOC/SOC ops

Network hardware devices

STIG patching

Education

Technical Training/Certifications

Job description

GDIT is seeking an Network Administrator Senior to help support our upcoming Base Infrastructure Modernization (BIM) contract at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Southcentral, Alaska.

As a Network Administrator , 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 SENIOR 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, elevate, 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: 3+ 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 JBER, AK

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification(s):


• ITIL V3/4 Foundation or higher


• 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

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