Network Administrator - Active Secret Clearance

Macpower Digital Assets Edge LLC

Anne Arundel County, MD, United States

3 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

Languages

English

Job source

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Tech stack

Data Centers Monitoring of Systems Tivoli Management Framework Networking Hardware Internet Protocol Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Configuration and Change Management Network Architecture Network Diagrams Network Load Balancing Network Monitoring Packet Analyzer

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Job description

Configure and maintain critical network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure high throughput and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs and switch packet capture tools while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Conduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing operational requirements.
Integrate network infrastructure smoothly with cloud services, storage systems, and other core IT components.
Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking to recommend appropriate adoption.
Create and maintain accurate documentation for network configurations, network diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior network engineers.
Manage, monitor, maintain, and secure networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of data.
Organize, document, and manage the delivery of network load-balancing services.
Document and manage Internet Protocol (IP) addresses effectively.

Requirements

Clearance: Must possess an active Secret clearance.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a Network Administrator role or a related technical field.
Configuration & Monitoring: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in network configuration, monitoring, and utilizing monitoring tools like SolarWinds and NetCool.
Firewall Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience with firewall configuration across platforms such as Palo Alto and Juniper.
Communication: Native or bilingual proficiency in English.
Physical & Environmental Demands: Ability to move throughout office and data center environments, including frequent walking, standing, and navigating between work locations, as well as occasionally lifting and moving equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Availability: Reside within a commutable distance for daily on-site work, meet recall requirements for 24x7x365 uptime, and participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
Preferred Qualification: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Suitability.

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