Network Administrator/ Engineer

Encode, Inc.
Montgomery County, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cisco PIX CompTIA Security+ System Configuration Data Centers Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM) Firmware Network Diagrams Network Administration Cisco Nexus Switches NIPRNet Network Management System Network Routers
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Diagnostic Tools Scripting Computer Networking Systems Load Balancing Firewalls (Computer Science) Juniper SC Clearance Palo Alto Networks Patch Management Firepower Open Network Automation Platform Cisco Switches Cisco

Requirements

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Computing Environment Certification
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Perform network management/analysis/troubleshooting
  • Developing and maintaining local operating procedures and policies
  • Monitoring the ongoing operation of the network.

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience performing the specified functions
  • 5+ years of Network Administration
  • Documented experience with Cisco ACI and the Nexus 9k line
  • 5+ years of configuring and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers and network management tools
  • Experience with network management, analysis and troubleshooting tools
  • Experience with network automation and scripting
  • Experience with Data Center Management, including automation
  • Ability to train junior team members
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication abilities
  • Experience in patch management
  • Experience in implementing and maintaining DISA STIGs or equivalent security management Strategies
  • Experience in the deployment of firmware and security configurations using automation
  • Experience with development of project documentation to include standard operating procedures, project plans, and network diagrams
  • Strong networking background
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Active secret Clearance
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Computing Environment (CE) Certification Professional Level or higher (i.e., Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCNP Datacenter, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5 etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree at a minimum

Preferred:

  • 5+ years of Cisco switch management experience
  • Experience with the Cisco Nexus (7K, 5K, and 2K) line and Cisco Catalyst line
  • Experience with the Cisco MDS 9k line.
  • Experience with Cisco ASA/Firepower firewalls and Palo Alto firewalls
  • Experience with F5 load balancers

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