Network Administrator

The Network Administrator oversees all aspects of the company's Windows-based IT infrastructure, network, and production operations, including monitoring network infrastructure and resolving system issues

Responsibilites:

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage company network architecture, including network segmenting and security controls

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor servers, workstations, operating systems, software, email, and internet configuration and connectivity in a Windows platform environment.

• Verifies all related components are operating correctly.

• Create, implement, and maintain secure network configurations which comply with industry security standards and certifications (FISMA, CMMC, NIST, etc.)

• Maintain and optimize company networks and servers

• Responsible for device and password management

• Maintain data backup and system security operations (e.g. user authorization, firewalls)

• Manage or oversee installations, hardening, upgrades, and configuration of hardware and software Assess system performance and recommend improvements

• Resolve issues escalated by technicians, users, and clients.

• Interface with and assist clients with establishing a data connection to the company FTP site and transmitting data files securely

• Ensure data is handled, secured, transferred, and processed according to legal, company, and CMMC security guidelines

• Maintain system security following company-defined security posture

• Provide support and guidance to stakeholders

• Manage inventory or company IT hardware and software

• Manage contracts with vendors (e.g. development platforms, telecommunication companies, password managers) and software licenses

• Contribute to the development of IT policies and practices

• Actively participates as a member of the company Compliance Oversight Committee

• Collect evidence for and actively participate in periodic security audits

• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, record-keeping, and data entry.

• Respond to critical network alerts outside of regular working hours.

Education: Associates level degree in Information Technology or similar; in lieu of formal degree, certificates (e.g. COMPTIA) aligned with the core responsibilities of the role are acceptable

Experience: 5 or more years of experience supporting a corporate Windows-based network, preferably in a defense related organization

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits: A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.