Network Administrator

Network Administrator

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Network Administrator responsible for designing and supporting multiple complex networks in different locations. This position will be located in Radford, VA, and will be a remote position.

Responsibilities

This position is for a Senior Network Administrator in a mixed and growing environment currently supporting functional teams and customers that utilize MS Windows server 2019 / 2022, MS SQL 2019, MS Windows 11, VMWare 7.x, OEL 8x-9x, and Oracle Operating systems. This position will work with the existing team members who are responsible for designing and supporting multiple complex networks in different locations. This position will help lead in the strategies to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot and support networks for multiple customer environments. This position will lead efforts to plan, execute and implement new network implementations. Responsible for creating and maintaining team technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies as needed. This position will need to be adept at monitoring and tuning system and network performance, ongoing operation of the network, hardening of the network and reporting of the overall security and operational status. The position will also recommend improvements to the enterprise and manage new SW / HW integrations when required while also providing utilization reports using existing tools to identify problems and corrective actions as needed. This position will provide support towards the lifecycle of a mixed environment of vendor equipment in the datacenter to include firmware version control and periodic preventive maintenance. This position will also need to be able to recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies to help expand, upgrade, and increase efficiency to the current environment. The position will need excellent communication and team skills.

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience :

• Clearance Required : Secret
• CompTIA Security+
• Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, RedHat, Palo, etc.) can be waived for 30 days after project join date.
• Experience in Computer Science or IT.
• 3+ years' experience designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining complex networking solutions.
• 3+ years' experience configuring, updating, maintaining, administering, and migrating Palo Alto Firewalls.
• 3+ years' experience with Network Management, Analysis, and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Palo Alto Panorama, Men and Mice, etc.
• 5+ years' experience configuring, updating, maintaining, and administering the following Cisco technologies : Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K, 5K, and 2K), Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Aggregation Services Router (ASR) and Integrated Services Router (ISR) routers, and Cisco Firepower.
• 3+ years' experience or working knowledge of SW Defined Networking.
• 3+ years' experience creating, maintaining, following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect :

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including :

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability / vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 / Yr.