Network Administrator Tier 2 (REMOTE)

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Three weeks paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Information Security Services, LLC is looking for a Network Administrator Tier 2 to join our Operations team. This position is based in Washington, DC, and offers the ability to telework when not on rotation. The role involves managing and administering networks, implementing security measures, and collaborating with engineers to maintain network efficiency.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of network administration experience. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, 401K matching, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration.
• Proven experience with network hardware and software.
• Familiarity with network security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Implementing, managing, and administering networks.
• Performing network assessments and configuring hardware/software.
• Monitoring network performance and maintaining system documentation.

Skills

Network assessment

Network hardware/software configuration

Monitoring network performance

Security practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Job description

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Network Administrator Tier 2 (Network Operations Center) to support KDS and our government customer. This position is located in the DC area and telework will be allowed when not on rotation. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The Network Administrator is responsible for implementing, managing, and administering the networks. The primary responsibilities include performing network assessments, implementing and configuring network hardware and software, ensuring adherence to security standards, monitoring network performance, and maintaining system documentation. The Network Administrator will collaborate closely with the Network Engineer to carry out these responsibilities effectively. This position is in Washington, DC and will be rotating with time in the office and time Remote.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration, including implementing and managing complex networks.
• Proven experience with network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and security appliances.
• Familiarity with network security best practices, policies, and procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Perform network assessments, requirements analysis, implementation, and configuration of network hardware/software adhering to security standards.
• Collaborate with Network Engineer on network design, recommendations, and expertise.
• Monitor network performance, testing, and prepare test reports.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, security appliances per approved design.
• Install/configure security tools like vulnerability scanners, IDS, SIEM, and network management software.
• Administer user accounts, network resource access, and assist with client device setup.
• Monitor systems/services, resolve issues, log activities, create/test backups, and validate recovery.
• Monitor logs and investigate anomalies related to authentication, hardware, and admin activities.
• Assess and apply network equipment security patches per procedures.
• Implement network monitoring tools for continuous security/performance monitoring.
• Exceptional communication skills to liaise with technical/non-technical stakeholders and attention to detail in maintaining accurate documentation.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Experience working in a government or regulated environment with stringent security requirements.
• Knowledge of network automation and scripting for efficient management.
• Familiarity with cloud networking technologies and virtualization.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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