Telecomm/Network Administrator

Incident Reporting Business Valuation Telecommunications Storage Management Network Monitoring Workflow Management EVPN (Ethernet VPN) System Administration Prometheus (Software) Information Technology Full Stack Development Network Infrastructure Logical Volume Manager Artificial Intelligence Wireless Communications Business Transformation Border Gateway Protocol Spanning Tree Protocols Red Hat Enterprise Linux Emergency Communications Verbal Communication Skills Telecommunications Networks Standard Operating Procedure Git (Version Control System) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Juniper Network Technologies Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Networks (VPN) VxLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Fourth Extended Filesystem (Ext4) Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols Juniper Network Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP), The organization is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Network Administrator to support the deployment and go-live of critical systems at scale. This role will be a key member of a 24/7/365 operations team, providing Tier 3 support for networking and IT infrastructure supporting emergency communication services., * Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex technical issues.

• Monitor, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents across network and IT systems.
• Proactively monitor systems and infrastructure to identify and remediate issues before impact.
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including cloud-hosted environments.
• Support deployment and ongoing maintenance of hardware and applications.
• Assess system performance and perform upgrades, patches, and optimizations.
• Maintain and administer user accounts, access controls, and software licensing.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
• Conduct system audits and maintain accurate asset inventories.
• Test, validate, and deploy software updates in a controlled manner.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Contribute to knowledge bases and training materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support customer-facing initiatives., Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Sr. Telecomm Network Administrator TEKsystems Annapolis, MDHybrid Xfs Grafana Auditing Firewall Hardening Operations Leadership Mentorship Innovation Scalability Multicasting Observability Collaboration User Accounts Cloud Hosting Cyber Security Security Tools Problem Solving Access Controls Network Routing Computer Science Network Switches Network Security IT Infrastructure Incident Reporting Business Valuation Telecommunications Storage Management Network Monitoring Workflow Management EVPN (Ethernet VPN) System Administration Prometheus (Software) Information Technology Full Stack Development Network Infrastructure Logical Volume Manager Artificial Intelligence Wireless Communications Business Transformation Border Gateway Protocol Spanning Tree Protocols Red Hat Enterprise Linux Emergency Communications Verbal Communication Skills Telecommunications Networks Standard Operating Procedure Git (Version Control System) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Juniper Network Technologies Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Networks (VPN) VxLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Fourth Extended Filesystem (Ext4) Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols Juniper Network Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) +0 Network Systems Administrator (CSA-2) Leidos Ft Meade, MDOn-Site Linux Gitlab Ansible Firewall Equities Purchasing Upskilling Market Data Cryptography Data Security Cryptanalysis Backup Devices, Incident Reporting Business Valuation Telecommunications Workflow Management Workflow Automation Network Engineering EVPN (Ethernet VPN) Cloud Infrastructure Network Architecture System Administration Prometheus (Software) Red Hat Certification Server Infrastructure Full Stack Development Network Administration Logical Volume Manager Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Border Gateway Protocol Spanning Tree Protocols Red Hat Enterprise Linux Tier 3 Technical Support 3GPP (Telecommunication) Emergency Communications Git (Version Control System) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Juniper Network Technologies Cross-Functional Coordination Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Networks (VPN) VxLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Fourth Extended Filesystem (Ext4) Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols Juniper Network Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) +0

Grafana Auditing Firewall Hardening Operations Leadership Mentorship Innovation Scalability Multicasting Observability Collaboration User Accounts Cloud Hosting Cyber Security Security Tools Problem Solving Access Controls Network Routing Computer Science Network Switches Network Security, * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.

• Juniper certification in Routing & Switching (JNCIP) and Network Security (JNCIP-SEC).
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Security., * 5+ years of Senior-level experience in network or systems administration, preferably in a NOC environment supporting ISP or telecommunications operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across routers, switches, firewalls, and network infrastructure.
• Experience with Juniper technologies, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 9), and OpenShift.
• Experience deploying and maintaining virtualized servers and scalable network architectures.
• Expertise in network monitoring, security tools, and observability platforms.
• Ability to work in a customer-facing environment and manage ticketing systems.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and intellectual curiosity.

Technical Expertise

• Routing & Switching: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, Multicast, VLANs, Spanning Tree, VXLAN, EVPN, IS-IS, VRRP, BFD.
• Security & VPNs: IPSec VPNs, SSL VPNs, firewall configuration.
• Systems Administration: Installation, configuration, patching, and hardening of systems; storage management (LVM, XFS, EXT4, BTRFS).
• Monitoring & Observability: Tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch.
• DevOps Practices: Git-based workflows, infrastructure as code, and automated deployments., * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including incident reporting and post-mortems.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and make sound decisions during critical incidents.
• Strong collaboration skills in fast-paced, high-availability environments.

Work Environment

• Initially onsite, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
• Expectation to be onsite during the first several months for onboarding and training.
• Part of a 24/7 operations environment, supporting primarily the North American day shift.
• Fast-paced, collaborative team culture requiring both independent work and teamwork.

Preferred/Highly Regarded

• Cloud certifications and cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience in highly available, mission-critical environments., Data Management Ancient History CompTIA Security+ Rapid Prototyping Analytical Method Security Clearance Data Transmissions Networking Hardware Technology Research Time Off Management Security Engineering Signals Intelligence Analytic Applications Prototype Development Network Infrastructure Vulnerability Scanning Network Virtualization Network Troubleshooting IAT Level II Certification Computer Network Operations Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), DevOps Triage Tooling Grafana Auditing Firewall Hardening OpenShift Operations Management Mentorship Innovation Resilience IP Routing Proactivity Disk Storage Multicasting Communication Observability User Accounts Elasticsearch Cloud Hosting Network Routing English Language Computer Science Network Switches

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

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