Top Secret Cleared Cisco Network Administrator

Our client, a leading government technology service provider located in Washington D.C., is in need of a Top Secret Cleared Senior Cisco Network Administrator for a 6 month contract to hire. The Senior Cisco Network Administrator will work onsite daily and will be responsible for managing and supporting wide and local area networks, performing operational tasks, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and assisting application programmers. They ensure network performance, evaluate changes, and maintain infrastructure in line with STIG guidelines.

Responsibilities: Administers, supports, and maintains network capabilities, including wide area and local area networks. Performs operations and support activities. Evaluates network changes for operational impact. Evaluates network performance and resolves network and connectivity problems. Manages local area network performance and troubleshoots problems. Maintain Network infrastructure in accordance with STIG guidelines Perform switch and router upgrades

Required Skills:

5+ years of network administration / engineering experience 5+ years' experience with strong recent Cisco expertise Understanding of Layer 1 and 2 troubleshooting and technologies Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain an SCI from the DOJ

Preferred Skills:

Cisco certifications: (CCNA, CCNP) Bachelors Degree, can be subbed with 2+ years of experience