Senior Network Security & Infrastructure Lead

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Network Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize the enterprise network and PACS-isolated network. This Direct-Hire notice targets candidates with strong networking and security credentials and a track record of implementation.

You will collaborate across teams to deploy Cisco IOS/NXOS updates, implement ISE access control, automate monitoring, and drive a 5-year equipment refresh.

Qualifications

• Current/active Cisco CCNP certification or higher.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent.
• Experience with Cisco IOS/NXOS, ISE, and network testing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to improve security posture of the enterprise network.
• Research, develop, and apply security configurations for network devices.
• Deploy and upgrade Cisco devices; manage 5-year refresh cycle.
• Lead procurement and project management for large infrastructure.

Skills

Cisco networking

Network security

Scripting experience

Vendor coordination

Tools

Cisco IOS

NXOS

Cisco ISE

Fiber testing

Job description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Network Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize the enterprise network and PACS-isolated network. This Direct-Hire notice targets candidates with strong networking and security credentials and a track record of implementation.

You will collaborate across teams to deploy Cisco IOS/NXOS updates, implement ISE access control, automate monitoring, and drive a 5-year equipment refresh.