On-Site Network Administrator | TS/SCI Eligible, DoD-Ready

iQuasar, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

iQuasar, LLC seeks a Network Administrator at Kirtland AFB to perform system and network administration in an on-site environment. You will install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot servers and networks, ensuring security controls, backups, and documentation are up to date.

The role requires DoD 8140 CE baseline certifications, TS eligibility, and extensive experience with Windows and Linux systems, VMware, and Cisco devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years’ experience with 2+ years in a TS processing environment
• Working knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principles
• Knowledge of PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configuration
• Experience with maintaining on-site server hardware & software
• Experience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Experience working with Active Directory
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment and troubleshoot issues
• Sound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies
• Minimum DoD 8140 IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification required
• To meet DoD 8140 compliance, holders of baseline CE certifications appropriate to IT role are expected
• Operational environment relies on CE certifications (e.g., CCNA) for network admin

Responsibilities

• Perform Systems Administration duties such as: Installing and configuring software and hardware
• Managing network servers and technology tools
• Setting up accounts, workstations and servers
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• troubleshooter issues under Government IT Lead guidance
• Ensure security through access controls, auditing and firewalls
• Participate in upgrading systems with new releases and models
• Help specify system requirements and design solutions
• Research and recommend server system administration improvements
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Ensure documentation is in place and accurate
• Perform Network Administration duties such as: Supporting, configuring, maintaining and upgrading networks and in-house servers
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications with updates
• Support and administer third-party applications ensuring security and connectivity
• Monitor network performance and test for weaknesses
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
• Assist Government IT Lead in CUI issue resolution
• Help define network policies and procedures
• Underlining technologies listed

Skills

Network principles

Active Directory

Security practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerShell

WMI ArcServe backup

VMware ESXi/vCenter

ACAS (Nessus)

SolarWinds

SQL Server

MySQL

SharePoint Server

Cisco IOS

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

CA ArcServe Backup

Job description

iQuasar, LLC seeks a Network Administrator at Kirtland AFB to perform system and network administration in an on-site environment. You will install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot servers and networks, ensuring security controls, backups, and documentation are up to date.

The role requires DoD 8140 CE baseline certifications, TS eligibility, and extensive experience with Windows and Linux systems, VMware, and Cisco devices.