Senior Network Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Assist in developing strategies to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support networks across various customer environments.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and deployment of innovative network solutions.

• Design, document, and sustain complex networks that support Windows Server 2019/2022, MS SQL 2019, Windows 11, VMware, Oracle Linux 8.x–9.x, and Oracle systems.

• Configure and manage Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, ASR/ISR, and Firepower platforms, as well as Palo Alto firewalls.

• Monitor and optimize network performance, enhance network security, and provide reports on security and operational status.

• Generate utilization reports using SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center/Prime, and Panorama to identify issues and recommend corrective measures.

• Oversee the lifecycle of multi-vendor data center equipment, including firmware version management and preventive maintenance.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and policies for the team.

• Suggest and implement technologies that enhance efficiency.

• Provide support for enterprise-class Army and Department of War systems, data centers, and networks operating continuously throughout the year.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience without a degree; 10 years with an AS/AA; 8 years with a BS/BA; 6 years with an MS/MA; or 3 years with a PhD.

• DoD 8140 certified for DCWF 441 – Network Operations Specialist at the Intermediate proficiency level.

• Certification in the computing environment/platform for the technologies supported (e.g., Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Palo Alto NGFW Engineer - formerly PCNSE); may be waived for 30 days following the start of the project.

• Active Department of War Secret security clearance.

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Background in Computer Science or Information Technology.

• Over 3 years of experience in designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining complex networking solutions.

• More than 3 years of experience in configuring, updating, maintaining, administering, and migrating Palo Alto firewalls.

• At least 3 years of experience with network management, analysis, and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center/Prime Infrastructure, Palo Alto Panorama, and Men and Mice.

• Over 3 years of experience in configuring, updating, maintaining, and administering Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K, 5K, 2K), Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco ASR and ISR routers, and Cisco Firepower.

• 3 years of experience or working knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN).

• More than 3 years of experience creating, maintaining, and adhering to SOPs for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-oriented attitude.

• Over 3 years of experience in automation and scripting using Python, Perl, TCL, or Ansible.

• More than 3 years of experience supporting cybersecurity patch management, STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Health savings account

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Parental leave

• 401(k)

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation

• Company-paid holidays

• Potential for overtime

• Shift differential

• Discretionary bonus