Link Solutions is seeking a Network Administrator (Associate to Senior Levels) to join our team in support of the US Armys Network Enterprise Center at Fort Leonard Wood MO.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Secret Clearance required
- Nonremote (relocation incentive available)
As a Network Administrator you will play a vital role in managing and maintaining computer networks to ensure the confidentiality integrity and availability of Government information assets. This will include support for network design security management advanced troubleshooting and ensuring overall network performance and compliance with Army standards.
Become an integral part of a professionally diverse team while working at an industryleading organization where work/life balance and employees come first. This is a great opportunity that will allow you to work on innovative projects that offer advancement and growth while helping protect our national security.
Associate to Intermediate Level Responsibilities:
- Install administer support and maintain server hardware peripherals software and operating systems.
- Support the design and implementation of network infrastructure to meet operational requirements including planning for scalability redundancy and security.
- Support the deployment and configuration of advanced network systems such as firewalls load balancers and VPN concentrators.
- Handle complex network issues that require indepth analysis.
- Act as an escalation point for the Network Support Technicians.
- Implement and enforce network security policies including access control firewall rules and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Support and/or conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to ensure network integrity.
- Monitor network performance and implement optimization strategies such as traffic shaping load balancing and quality of service (QoS) configurations.
- Analyze network usage patterns and make recommendations for capacity planning and resource allocation.
- Maintain and update network configurations including VLANs routing protocols and access control lists (ACLs).
- Ensure configurations are backed up and recoverable in case of failure.
- Ensure the network adheres to Army regulations and cybersecurity standards.
- Work with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain compliance with relevant frameworks and guidelines.
Senior Level Responsibilities:
- All the above responsibilities.
- Provide daily supervision and direction to personnel across the Network Team.
- Provide training and mentorship to Network Support Technicians helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
- Manage coordinate and track work across the Network Team.
- Maintain overall responsibility for the Network delivery team.
- Collect and review data for capacity and planning purposes.
- Assist in developing implementing testing and maintaining disaster recovery plans.
- Interface with vendors for procurement & maintenance of all IT infrastructures.
- Support the development and delivery of training sessions to ensure staff understand Network Team resources.
- Participate in networkrelated projects coordinating tasks among team members and ensuring successful completion.
- Support the development and maintenance of disaster recovery plans for the network infrastructure.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Qualifications :
- US Citizen.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
- IAT Level II Certification (CompTIA Security CE equivalent or higher).
- Experience with Juniper Cisco and Aruba networking equipment.
- Baseline Certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Associate Level:
- One (1) years of IT experience preferably within a networking environment.
Intermediate Level:
- Four (4) years of IT experience within a help desk service desk or networking environment.
- Strong selfstarter requiring minimal supervision.
Senior Level:
- Eight (8) years of IT experience within a help desk service desk or networking environment.
- Three (3) years of experience providing daily supervision and direction to personnel across the network teams.
Preferred:
- Active secret clearance.
- IAT Level III Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CASP CCNP Security CISA CISSP GCED GCIH etc.).
- BA/BS degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.
- Experience with Active Directory Windows 10 Microsoft Office 365 iPhone and remote desktop (Citrix).
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIAJunos) or equivalent.
- Experience providing quality service and support for missioncritical systems and VIP end users.
- Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
- Problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Additional Information :
This position is contingent upon the successful acquisition of the government contract and the completion of ongoing negotiations. We anticipate these processes will be completed within the next 46 weeks at which time interviews and offers will be extended upon successful contract award.
Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays paid time off medical dental vision companypaid long and shortterm disability life insurance referral bonuses relocation reimbursement program certification reimbursement program retirement and more.
Link Solutions Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the EVerify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime