Sr. Network Administrator/ Engineer

Encode, Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Encode, Inc in Virginia, Minnesota is seeking a Sr. Network Administrator/Engineer responsible for implementing and sustaining NIPR and SIPR network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers within a Cisco ACI datacenter environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in network administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+. Responsibilities also include document development for procedures and collaboration with junior team members.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience performing network administration tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco ACI and Nexus 9k.
• Ability to maintain security configurations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain NIPR and SIPR switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and policies.
• Monitor the ongoing operation of the network.

Skills

CompTIA Security+

Network Administration

Cisco ACI

Troubleshooting skills

Data Center Management

Interpersonal skills

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco ASA/Firepower

F5 load balancers

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Network Administrator/ Engineer will implement and sustain both NIPR and SIPR switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers and network management tools. The focus is a Cisco ACI datacenter environment.

To be considered, you must have the following:

• CompTIA Security+
• Computing Environment Certification
• Developing and maintaining local operating procedures and policies
• Monitoring the ongoing operation of the network.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience performing the specified functions
• 5+ years of Network Administration
• Documented experience with Cisco ACI and the Nexus 9k line
• 5+ years of configuring and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers and network management tools
• Experience with network management, analysis and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with network automation and scripting
• Experience with Data Center Management, including automation
• Ability to train junior team members
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience in patch management
• Experience in implementing and maintaining DISA STIGs or equivalent security management Strategies
• Experience in the deployment of firmware and security configurations using automation
• Experience with development of project documentation to include standard operating procedures, project plans, and network diagrams
• Strong networking background
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• CompTIA Security+
• Computing Environment (CE) Certification Professional Level or higher (i.e., Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCNP Datacenter, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5 etc.)
• Bachelor's degree at a minimum

Preferred:

• 5+ years of Cisco switch management experience
• Experience with the Cisco Nexus (7K, 5K, and 2K) line and Cisco Catalyst line
• Experience with the Cisco MDS 9k line.
• Experience with Cisco ASA/Firepower firewalls and Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience with F5 load balancers

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.