Sr. Network Administrator (5797)

MetroStar Systems, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Sr. Network Administrator to support secure network technologies within a dynamic IT environment. This role involves troubleshooting, analyzing performance data, and implementing improvements to enhance network efficiency. With a strong focus on people, this organization values its employees and offers a generous benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to a diverse workplace. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Parental Leave and dependent care

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network management and troubleshooting.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required for this position.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shift activities and coordinate with analysts.
• Continuously monitor network performance and security.
• Conduct security audits and investigate incidents.

Skills

Network Security

Cloud Networking

Troubleshooting

Network Performance Analysis

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence Analysis

Education

CISSP

CCNA

MCSE

Security+

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Zabbix

PRTG

Wireshark

NeuralStar

Splunk

ManageEngine

Job description

As a Sr. Network Administrator, you'll support all areas of secure network technologies in a dynamic operational IT environment within the Department of State, including maintenance, provisioning, and deployment functions. You will use network monitoring tools to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve technical problems. You will also play a critical role in troubleshooting network issues, analyzing performance data, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you'll do:

• Supervise daily shift activities (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) and coordinate other shift analysts for a seamless handover.
• Responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and improving the network reliability, availability, and performance.
• Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and security using NOC monitoring tools.
• Respond to network alerts, diagnose failures, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and update NOC processes, playbooks, and incident response plans.
• Apply security patches, updates, and firewall configurations.
• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, documentation, and inventory records.
• Manage and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Conduct thorough security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Investigate security incidents to determine root causes and implement remediation strategies.
• Conduct threat intelligence analysis to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats.
• Perform real-time analysis of security logs and network traffic for anomalies.
• Work with Cisco switch, router, and firewall infrastructure and technologies.
• Interface with customers to resolve network and connectivity related issues.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• 7+ years of experience managing the provisioning, installation, and support of network communications.
• 7+ years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, network security, and cloud networking.
• You have 7+ years of experience in a NOC environment.
• Understanding of network communications standards and concepts, including:
  • Physical layer media (copper, fiber)
  • Ethernet (switching, spanning-tree, media access-control (MAC) addressing)
  • TCP/IP (UDP vs TCP, subnetting, DHCP, gateway, access-control lists)
  • Higher-level protocols (DNS, IPSec, HTTP)
• Experience with implementation and operation of cross-domain solutions.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Experience with NOC tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, or Wireshark.
• Knowledge/experience in administering network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar, and Splunk. ManageEngine experience a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco equipment - Switch, router configuration.
• An understanding of working in a secure federal environment.
• A high-level networking and network security certifications: CISSP, CCNA, MCSE, Security+ or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, incident management, and service desk operations.

Open Until Filled. If a projected salary range is posted for this position, it represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MetroStar's total compensation.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture, benefits, and accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law.

What you want to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete the employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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