Network Administrator

Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.

Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.

Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools; engaging with cross-functional teams to leverage support and collaboration when necessary

Conduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing business needs.

Collaborate with other teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage systems, and other IT components.

Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and recommend their adoption as appropriate.

Create and maintain documentation related to network configurations, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior network engineers.

Managing, monitoring, maintaining, and securing networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of networks and data.

Organizing, documenting, and managing the delivery of Network load balancing services

Document and Manage Internet Protocol Addresses

Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace. As such, the Company conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law.

Active Secret clearance.

Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.

Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Administrator role or in a related field.

Five (5) or more years of experience in the following:

Network configuration and monitoring.

Firewall configuration - palo alto, juniper, etc.

Network monitoring tools - SolarWinds and NetCool.

Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.

This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Patriot LLC (Patriot), located in Columbia, Maryland is an established, privately held government and commercial services Contractor with dedicated employees who bring relevant, responsive and adaptive solutions to our customers.

In 2014, Patriot’s CEO Anthony Russo was recognized as a Circle of Excellence Smart CEO Finalist and was profiled in the November/December issue of SmartCEO magazine. The Circle of Excellence Awards program recognizes CEOs who have succeeded in taking an aspect of their businesses to a level most companies rarely achieve.

In 2013, we received the Baltimore Business Journal’s award for being the largest veteran owned business based in the Baltimore area. In 2012, we received the 2012 Best in Columbia for our work in the areas of Computer Integrated Systems Design.

In 2011, we received the Best of Maryland Award. Today, with multiple government and commercial Programs, our Core Competencies have evolved in several key operational, technical and program support areas.

As a value-added partner, we provide our government and commercial customers with the quality assurance, performance-based and program management credentials required for a maximum Return on Investment (ROI), and sustainable strategic advantages, for both the short and long terms.

Lastly, as a “verified” Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority/Disadvantaged Business Entity (MBE/DBE), Patriot is committed to delivering the highest quality personnel, most innovative approaches wrapped in state-of-the-art solutions using the latest and most advanced technologies available.