Network Administrator - Principal

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Requisition #: 1372
Job Title: Network Administrator - Principal
Location: Fort Huachuca
Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI
Required Certification(s): Sec+, CCNA

*This position is contingent upon funding.

SUMMARY

Establishes, configures, maintains, and supports internal and/or external networks for the organization. Develops and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network configurations. Conducts network capacity and performance analysis. Recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment. Directs and supports activities of the network control function of the organization. Determines service quality levels for network transmission and performance and ensures the established levels are met. Troubleshoots network performance issues and recommends corrective actions. Identifies and resolves problems associated with server hardware/software and ensures scalability and appropriate integration with other systems. Provides technical support and guidance to network users. Optimizes the functionality of networks and systems, and diagnoses and recovers failed systems. Ensures appropriate network security measures are in place. Responsible for backup or recovery procedures. Creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan. May be responsible for directing the work of system administrators who provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position entails implementation, management, configuration and sustaining the respective network routers, data switches, voice switches, (i.e., Avaya CE2100 Multi-Function Soft Switch, Avaya AS5300 Multi-Function Soft Switch, Cisco Unified Call Manager) and security appliances, firewalls and intrusion protection/detection systems utilized to provision the respective network gateway premise systems and that and that distribute the classified and unclassified DoDIN Networks and capabilities consisting of (DREN, SDREN, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, DSN, CFBLNet, NATO and FVEY initiative enclaves, Commercial Internet Service Provider (CISP) premise systems and the associated distribution network to include the connected Wi-Fi domain and access points, DODIN and other authorized Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and protected test enclaves to include any associated COMSEC equipment.

Perform network administration of the information systems that establish the JITC Fort Huachuca, AZ instance of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS) Network. Implement, manage, configure, and sustain the network routers, data switches, security appliances, firewalls, intrusion protection/detection systems and COMSEC equipment utilized to the JWICS network premise distribution (VPN) and protected test enclaves to include any associated. Perform system administration of the network systems and applications applied to this enclave with respect to the distinctive guidance established within the JWICS Security Classification Guide (SCG), respective Directives and Issuances from DISA, the Director National Intelligence (DNI) and the Defense intelligence Agency (DIA).

Utilize authorized tools and applications (Solar Winds, Wire-Shark, SNORT, SIEM, BURP, etc.) to monitor network health and performance, conduct trend analysis and provide mitigation strategy recommendations, identify performance degradation, and restore outages identified and provide minimum monthly reports. Monitor SIEM and other system logs to identify potential issues with connected computer systems to conduct network threat analysis. This may require the contractor to trouble-shoot reported problems against documented system baseline configurations and open incident tickets in the local work-order Jira ticketing system. Provide the Tier II and Tier III incident response for issues impacting baseline performance of JITC Network resources and coordinate escalation with DISA Network Operations. POAM

Sustain the established baseline network system architecture and perform change management per the established JITC Configuration Management Plan and Change Management process leveraging the designated IT Service Management System. {Perform system updates, Access Control Logs (ACL), issue and track IP Space network and host assignment, Domain Name Service change requests, scheduled maintenance, system back-up and restoration procedures of network systems equipment. Perform integration of new technologies into existing network environments in accordance with U.S. DoD U.S. Cyber Command (US CYBERCOM) Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Program, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) / Security Requirements Guide (SRG), Bulletins, and Technical Advisory (TA) issuances. Provide response to technical queries and support data-calls from the JITC Command Information Systems Security Manger (ISSM) or designated Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO). Reports to Network Engineer or Task Lead

QUALIFICATIONS
Recommended Certifications
Sec +, CCNA

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience; or an Associate’s and at least 6 years of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
Additional certifications (other than those required for the position) in the area of specialization may be substituted for experience but varies by certification. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills

Establishes, configures, maintains, and supports internal and/or external networks for the organization. Develops and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network configurations. Conducts network capacity and performance analysis. Recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment. Directs and supports activities of the network control function of the organization. Determines service quality levels for network transmission and performance and ensures the established levels are met. Troubleshoots network performance issues and recommends corrective actions. Identifies and resolves problems associated with server hardware/software and ensures scalability and appropriate integration with other systems.
Provides technical support and guidance to network users. Optimizes the functionality of networks and systems, and diagnoses and recovers failed systems. Ensures appropriate network security measures are in place. Responsible for backup or recovery procedures. Creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan. May be responsible for directing the work of system administrators who provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position entails implementation, management, configuration and sustaining the respective network routers, data switches, voice switches, and security appliances, firewalls and intrusion protection/detection systems utilized to provision the respective network gateway premise systems and that and that distribute the classified and unclassified DoDIN Networks and capabilities consisting of (DREN, SDREN, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, DSN, CFBLNet, NATO and FVEY initiative enclaves, Commercial Internet Service Provider (CISP) premise systems and the associated distribution network to include the connected Wi-Fi domain and access points, DODIN and other authorized Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and protected test enclaves to include any associated COMSEC equipment.

Perform network administration of the information systems that establish the JITC Fort Huachuca, AZ instance of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS) Network. Implement, manage, configure, and sustain the network routers, data switches, security appliances, firewalls, intrusion protection/detection systems and COMSEC equipment utilized to the JWICS network premise distribution (VPN) and protected test enclaves to include any associated. Perform system administration of the network systems and applications applied to this enclave with respect to the distinctive guidance established within the JWICS Security Classification Guide (SCG), respective Directives and Issuances from DISA, the Director National Intelligence (DNI) and the Defense intelligence Agency (DIA).
Utilize authorized tools and applications (Solar Winds, Wire-Shark, SNORT, SIEM, BURP, etc.) to monitor network health and performance, conduct trend analysis and provide mitigation strategy recommendations, identify performance degradation, and restore outages identified and provide minimum monthly reports. Monitor SIEM and other system logs to identify potential issues with connected computer systems to conduct network threat analysis. This may require the contractor to trouble-shoot reported problems against documented system baseline configurations and open incident tickets in the local work-order Jira ticketing system. Provide the Tier II and Tier III incident response for issues impacting baseline performance of JITC Network resources and coordinate escalation with DISA Network Operations. POAM
Sustain the established baseline network system architecture and perform change management per the established JITC Configuration Management Plan and Change Management process leveraging the designated IT Service Management System. {Perform system updates, Access Control Logs (ACL), issue and track IP Space network and host assignment, Domain Name Service change requests, scheduled maintenance, system back-up and restoration procedures of network systems equipment.

Perform integration of new technologies into existing network environments in accordance with U.S. DoD U.S. Cyber Command (US CYBERCOM) Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) Program, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) / Security Requirements Guide (SRG), Bulletins, and Technical Advisory (TA) issuances. Provide response to technical queries and support data-calls from the JITC Command Information Systems Security Manger (ISSM) or designated Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO). Reports to Network Engineer or Task Lead

Preferred Skills

Familiarity and knowledge of Cisco Network switches, Solar Winds, Wire-Shark, SNORT, SIEM, BURP

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions

Indoor atmosphere
Strength Demands
Minimal possible occasional lift requirements
Physical Requirements
Sit, stand, climb stairs, repetitive motion

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

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We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

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Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

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Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

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Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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