Network/Systems Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assist in a diverse and expanding environment utilizing MS Windows Server 2019/2022, MS SQL 2019, MS Windows 11, VMware 7.x, OEL 8x-9x, and Oracle operating systems.

• Contribute to the development of strategies for managing, maintaining, deploying, troubleshooting, and supporting networks across multiple customer environments.

• Plan, implement, and execute new network installations.

• Create and sustain technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies for the team.

• Monitor and optimize system and network performance.

• Strengthen network security and provide reports on security and operational status.

• Suggest enhancements for the enterprise and oversee new software/hardware integrations.

• Generate utilization reports to pinpoint issues and propose corrective measures.

• Support the lifecycle of mixed-vendor equipment in the datacenter, including firmware version management and preventive maintenance.

• Design, implement, document, and uphold intricate networking solutions.

• Configure, update, maintain, administer, and migrate Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco networking devices, including Nexus, Catalyst, ASR/ISR routers, and Firepower.

⛳️ Requirements

• CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Computing Environment (CE) Certification (e.g., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, RedHat, Palo), which may be waived for 30 days following the project start date.

• DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Background in Computer Science or IT.

• 10-15 years of pertinent experience.

• At least three years of experience in designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining complex networking solutions.

• Minimum of three years' experience configuring, updating, maintaining, administering, and migrating Palo Alto Firewalls.

• Three or more years' experience with network management, analysis, and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Palo Alto Panorama, and Men and Mice.

• Five or more years' experience in configuring, updating, maintaining, and administering Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco ASR/ISR routers, and Cisco Firepower.

• Three years' experience or a working knowledge of Software Defined Networking.

• Over three years' experience in creating, maintaining, and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.

• Strong interpersonal abilities and a readiness to be a collaborative team player.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of experience is preferred.

• At least three years' experience in automation and scripting using Python, Perl, TCL, or Ansible.

• Three or more years' experience in supporting cybersecurity patch management and STIGs, SRG, RMF, SCA-V, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA).

• Capability to sit and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to move around an office and between multiple buildings.

• Capability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-eligible position.

• Option for local candidates to work on-site or in a hybrid model if preferred.

• Chance to support active-duty and veteran employees through an employer recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer.