Network Administrator (Wireless)

General Dynamics Information Technology
Bethesda, MD, 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
3 years minimum
Compensation
$106,250.0 - $143,750.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Command-Line Interface System Configuration Network Interface Controllers Network Topologies Local Area Networks Network Architecture Wireless Networks Network Routers Cisco Switches

Requirements

  • Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree and at least 3+ years of Wireless Network Administration experience Knowledge of wireless network infrastructure, signal propagation, advanced troubleshooting wireless interference, optimizing coverage, spectrum analysis, etc.

  • Solid understanding and comprehension of network protocols and switching, TCP/IP, FTP/HTTP(S), UDP, STP, VPN, etc. and able to provide technical root cause analysis or requirements summaries to the team and management using fundamental network terminologies
  • Knowledge of advanced troubleshooting of network device gear such as CISCO routers, switches, wireless access points, uninterruptible power supplies, firewalls, etc.
  • Experience activating and configuring CISCO switches, routers, NICs, LAN ports, etc.
  • Experience diagnosing configuration issues using command line and prompts on the switch and or endpoint device
  • Experience creating network and closet diagrams and able to decipher network topologies
  • Experience using industry standard wireless network tools to perform wireless surveys, create designs, produce analysis reporting, etc.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust, Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

  • may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Benefits & conditions

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

About the company

As a Network Administrator Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. You will play a crucial role in improving the network infrastructure for wireless services on behalf of the Center for Information Technology (CIT).

  • Lead/Manage/Support designs, projects, and expansion of wireless networks at NIH Bethesda campus and satellite offices within the DC-MD-VA area and nationally
  • Collaborate with CIT federal team and other service areas as ONE CIT to serve NIH Drive to ensure the wireless network infrastructure and the associated internet and intranet services are available to scientists, researchers, patients, etc… with maximum uptime by responding quickly and thoroughly to incidents, requests, coverage issues, and sudden outages

  • Utilize your experience of wireless infrastructure and following of evolving technologies and changing industry standards to develop solutions for a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and ever-changing enterprise federal environment that needs to remain compliant and secure but also not holding back scientific discovery and progress, We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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