Sr. Network Administrator (40% Travel) - US Citizen

Job Description

Sr. Network Administrator (40% Travel) – US Citizen

Location: Based out of Norfolk, Va (travel 40 % to Silver Spring, MD; Lakeland, FL & Seattle, WA)

Clearance: Must be a US Citizen able to get a Public Trust

Salary: $130K-$160K W2

We are currently looking for a Network Administrator. The Network Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's computer networks and will be supporting the NOAA agency.

Responsibilities:

Network Design and Implementation: Design and deploy network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. Ensure network architecture meets organizational requirements and industry standards.

Network Security: Implement security measures to protect network infrastructure from cyber threats and unauthorized access. Configure firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems to safeguard data integrity and confidentiality.

Network Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor network performance and traffic patterns to identify and address bottlenecks, latency issues, and other performance issues. Optimize network settings and configurations for maximum efficiency.

Troubleshooting and Support: Provide technical support to end-users and IT teams for network-related issues. Troubleshoot connectivity problems, DNS issues, and other network-related problems to minimize downtime.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures. Generate reports on network performance, security incidents, and capacity planning.

Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and service providers to procure network equipment, software, and services. Evaluate vendor proposals and solutions to ensure they meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network administration or a related role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with deployments
• Fortinet experience (good to have)
• Dell ACI (good to have)
• CISCO experience is necessary; preferably a CCNA or CCNP certification.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and software (e.g., Wireshark, Nagios, SolarWinds).
• Familiarity with routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) and switching technologies (e.g., VLANs, STP).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred.