Network Administrator

• Administer the FRCS/ICS LAN. Implement new network operating systems hardware/software and develops network operating procedures due to system or cyber security upgrades.
  
• Analyze LAN utilization statistics through data collection and performance measures to ensure the smooth reliable and robust operation of FRCS networks.
  
• Coordinate LAN installation maintenance troubleshooting and review evaluate and finetune components such as CES owned switches and routers to achieve peak efficiency within the overall network connectivity and maintain monthly status reports that include each specific piece of equipment the nature of the work performed on each piece of equipment and when such work was performed.
  
• Assist in the development configuration installation and maintenance of network system with 355 CES and other 355 CES FRCS/ICS contractors.
  
• Maintain an inventory of all network hardware and software.
  
• Install configure and troubleshoot network and application server hardware network operating system software and peripheral network equipment such as routers bridges cabling system network interface cards multiplexers and concentrators.
  
• Develop and maintain procedures for networks system operations and product assembly and installation.
  
• Implement network operating system and/or network application software and ensures current releases of software products are in use.
  
• Conduct testing of network systems to ensure current network software products are compatible with system configurations and to ensure operability efficiency and compliance with existing standards. Monitor operation of the LAN and ensure hardware and network operating software are functioning properly and that operation standards are met.
  
• Function test systems components to identify and resolve technical problems analyze system malfunctions implement necessary corrective actions and provide ongoing support for the resolution of complex problems and operating malfunctions.
  
• Perform system backups to ensure expedient restoration of the database for the respective network equipment. Ensures backups of network equipment configuration data are current.
  
• Resolve LAN related problems in an expedited manner for critical infrastructure. Interact and document work including work with the 355 Communications Squadron for issues that are outside of the CES responsibilities.
  
• Recommend and prepare operating policies and procedures for networks system operations and product assembly and installation.
  
• Provide customer assistance for networked systems.
  
• Conduct problem analysis to identify trends ineffective practices or procedures and equipment shortcomings.
  
• Determine if the facility environment can provide for network system requirements and if infrastructure is in place to support the system.
  
• Change the components of existing equipment for efficient operation or recommend major modifications to existing systems.
  
• Use benchmarks performance measurement and evaluation data in conjunction with modeling and simulation techniques in planning for increased capacity and to support additional workloads.
  
• When required participate with design team on new initiatives contributing technical expertise on existing LANs. Evaluate and make recommendations to 355 CES ICS team concerning upgrades to the FRCS/ICS infrastructure.
  
• Implement directed technical solutions provided by the Information Systems Security Manager to bring the network into compliance with current network and/or operating system security measures.
  
• Set up and maintain account restrictions and user rights. Utilize established password controls and procedures. Maintains user access controls (physical personnel software and information security) using applicable security policies and regulations.
  
• Assist IT security specialists with applicable security policies and regulations and conducts risk analyses and security tests and evaluations.
  
• Track network security patches on servers workstations and other networked equipment and ensure completion and documentation of applied patches.
  
• Develop reports and submit to appropriate activities as required.
  

Requirements

• Proficient to expert in initial configuration of CISCO Juniper and other general managed switches and router configuration.
  
• Proficient in troubleshooting network issues and determining solutions.
  
• Proficient in configuration of network ports network connections fiber NIC cards and general networking.
  
• This position has been designated as an Information Assurance Technical (IA T) Level II Certification position (Information Assurance Certification at IA T Level II or equivalent certification is a condition of employment) in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.
  
• Must hold and maintain one of the required IAT Level II (or higher) acceptable certifications as outlined in DoD 8140M.03.