Network Administrator

*Top Skills' Details**-** Active CCNA or CCNP*Experience with:- Actual configuration and changing of switches, routers, ports (NOT just monitoring)- Activating ports- configuring interfaces on switches- Deployments of switches, ports, routers, etc.- In person troubleshooting of ports, switches, routersExperience/knowledge within the networking space with configuring/activating network interfaces, ports and protocols, VLAN, cabling, routers and switches, and patching.- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust*Description:*Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Administrator supporting the network infrastructure for LAN/WAN services at our client.At our client, people are the differentiator. As a Network Administrator you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Network Administrators joining our team to ensure that our client's network infrastructure remains resilient, secure and operational for our client's community to progress their science and research and continue their mission critical work.How a Network Administrator will Make an Impact:Leverage in-person and virtual connections to coordinate work actions to take the burden of IT off our customers so they can focus on the scienceContribute your knowledge and experience to the collective pool at our client and helping other IT pros at the institute level work better for their communityWorking together with the CIT federal team and other service areas as ONE CIT to serve our clientHelping ensure the network infrastructure and the associated internet and intranet services are available to scientists, researchers, patients, etc... with maximum uptime by responding quickly and thoroughly to incidents, requests, and sudden outagesUtilizing your experience of networking and evolving technologies to develop solutions in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and ever-changing enterprise federal environment that needs to remain compliant and secure but also not holding back scientific discovery and progressWhat You'll Need to Succeed:Education:Bachelor's Degree (or high school diploma accompanied with relevant experience and professional certification)CCNA or CCNP professional certification requiredRequired Experience:Minimum one (1) year of network administrator experienceRequired Technical Skills:Have solid understanding and comprehension of network protocols and switching, TCP/IP, FTP/HTTP, UDP, VPN, etc... and able to decipher network topologiesAdvanced troubleshooting of network device gear such as routers, switches, wireless access points, uninterruptible power supplies, firewalls, etc...Activate and configure switches, routers, NICs, LAN ports, etc...Create network and closet diagramsUse network tools to diagnose, trace and or validate activity on LAN ports, network gear and or endpoints and be able to read and decipher logs and trafficSecurity Clearance Level:Must be able to obtain a public trustRequired Skills and Abilities:Able to lift up to 50lbs to rack and stack network gearHave reliable means of transportation to respond to on-call emergencies within the DC-MD-VA area within defined response timesBe meticulous in documentation showing work performed so that it may be reviewed, recreated or presented to managementBe organized with their workspaceBe able to work in a team setting or with other IT pros effectively in-person or virtually for root cause analysisStrong sense of responsibility and ownership of tasksPreferred Skills:Experience with Monitoring Tools (i.e Sitescope/Solarwinds/Sciencelogic)Experience with ServiceNow or RemedyExperience with InfobloxLocation:On customer site (no remote work)*Skills:*Cisco routers, Cisco switches, Troubleshooting, Switches, Firewall, Router, Ccna, Network engineering, cabling, Network operations center, Cisco, LAN, WAN, Routing, Ports, Protocols, Vpn, Routers and switches, Ccnp, Wireless*Top Skills Details:*Cisco routers,Cisco switches,Troubleshooting,Switches,Firewall,Router,Ccna,Network engineering,cabling,Network operations center,Cisco,LAN,WAN,Routing,Ports,Protocols,Vpn,Routers and switches*Experience Level:*Intermediate LeveloEligibilityrequirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classificationand length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject tospecific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:* Medical,dental & vision* CriticalIllness, Accident, and Hospital* 401(k)Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available* LifeInsurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)* Shortand long-term disability* HealthSpending Account (HSA)* Transportationbenefits* EmployeeAssistance Program* TimeOff/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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