Network Administrator - US Citizenship for Government Security

Network Administrator - Columbia, SC US Citizenship required for Government Security Clearance - NO C2C, NO H1B or EAD Experience supporting enterprise IT equipment in Data Closets/Data Centers. Also, experience tracing, running, and connecting all types of IT cabling in professional Data Center environments (Copper, Ethernet, Fiber, etc.) Data Center Maintenance This team is responsible for all of the Layer 1 aspects of the Data Closets and Data Centers enterprise-wide. They rack/stack all network and server equipment in the primary data centers as well as supporting all Data Closets/Server Rooms across the enterprise. Overall this team is fully responsible for the Layer 1 infrastructure supporting the business and has to fully support that infrastructure Administers infrastructure including hardware, software, and various configurations. Provides administration and maintenance of user devices and communications links to assure operational availability. Deploys and administers routing protocols and network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers). Administers and tests networking hardware and software. Performs remedial maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software. Administers use, capacity, and performance of network systems. Focuses on both hardware and software aspects of network operations across multiple platforms. Works with end users and vendors to resolve network hardware/software issues. Upgrades and configures network devices from multiple vendors. Maintains effective relationships with external suppliers to ensure appropriate levels of support. Schedules, plans, and performs system upgrades, including coordinating the transition from test to production environments. Confers with network users about how to solve problems affecting network performance. Validates and adjusts network configuration when needed to resolve issues. Generates network utilization/trending/error reports as requested. Observe and control the status and performance of all components of network/system facilities. Palo Alto and/or Cisco (Firewalls, Routers, Switches) Maintains change control of network devices. Control access to, and authorization level of network devices. Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through network or other connections to ensure the security of the system. Maintains effective security/backup and disaster recovery processes and systems. Performs data backups and disaster recovery operations as needed. Address network vulnerabilities within audit-mandated time frames. Ensure network compliance with audit requirements. Participates in continuous review and update to ensure that processes meet changing business unit conditions. Creates and maintains process and procedure documentation. Provides feedback on commonly encountered problems and misunderstandings to enhance user documentation and/or training programs etc. Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures. Updates knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in network administration technology : Required CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED DOCUMENTATION FIREWALLS MAINTENANCE Additional NETWORK OPERATIONS NETWORK ADMINISTRATION ROUTING PROTOCOLS OPERATIONS CHANGE CONTROL AUDIT RETAIL SALES BACKUPS DISASTER RECOVERY NETWORKING CCNP CERTIFICATION Responsibilities Monitor network resources and perform preventative maintenance Backup network configurations and test our restore process IT Support relating to issues with the internal systems and network infrastructure Document all network standards and procedures Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work Exceptional customer service skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job-related degree. Required Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job-related work experience or 2 years of job-related experience plus an associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or another job-related degree Required Work Experience: 2 years of network or other job-related experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Revolution Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.