Systems Engineering Solutions Corporation is a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. federal government agencies. They are seeking a Network Administrator to support the design, implementation, and management of network infrastructure as part of a large technology refresh initiative.
Responsibilities:
- Manage LAN infrastructures to include access points (WAPs), wireless LAN controllers, and integrations into Software Defined Access (SDA) infrastructures
- Oversee and implement switch provisioning (configuration) and implementation across multiple sites, including coordinating cutover logistics and change management
- Establish network monitoring for newly installed and replaced equipment
- Support and operate Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) sites
- Support and maintain network equipment and configuration (routers and routing)
- Utilize and implement network orchestration tools and techniques to facilitate automated and consistent configurations, management, testing, deployment, and operations of physical and virtual devices within the network
- Manage status, errors, and inbound and outbound traffic statistics of all routing interfaces, bandwidth utilization, and errors of all inbound and outbound LAN/WAN circuits
- Provides consulting services to members of the professional staff and to the customer in the analysis and design of data processing systems, management systems, scientific systems, and other related areas
- Makes technical decisions on kinds of data to be gathered and methods to be used in data collection and analysis
- Provides technical direction, guidance, and assistance to assigned projects, suggesting efficient approaches and methods for solving problems
- Develops analytical and computational techniques and methodology for problem solution
- Provision and configuring switches and routers
- Assists with vulnerability patching and IOS upgrades
- Prepares and presents written and oral reports
- Analyzes, diagnoses, and recommends solutions to complex problems
- Escalate issues to vendor and third-party entities, as necessary and directed by the Government
- Generates / updates network documentation in coordination with the onsite installation resources
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and client personnel at all levels
- Produce knowledge base articles and SOPs
Requirements:
- Public Trust Clearance or the ability to obtain
- ITILv4 Foundation Certification within 120 days of start date
- Previous experience with vulnerability patching and IOS upgrades
- Previous experience supporting and operating Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) sites
- Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
- Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments
- Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns
- Perform systems management and integration functions
- Proven ability to work independently in a full and/or partial remote environment with limited supervision
- Possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients
- Maintain standard working hours per the DIGIT contract and to be available for meetings, and other collaborative efforts during working hours
- Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments
- Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
- Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
- Proficiency in wireless survey software such as Ekahau, both in actual survey functions and engineering and architecture based on the data
- Proficient in configuring the following protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and Static routes
- Familiar with SD-WAN architectures such as VMware (VeloCloud)
- Design network architecture for Software Design Access / Software Defined Networks, utilizing Cisco Catalyst Center
- Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including holidays as scheduled
- Familiarity with the following technologies: Active Directory, Windows, ServiceNow, Network Monitoring Systems (Solarwinds), Cisco Prime, LAN/WAN control protocols, Cisco SDA
- Proficiency in the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Docs, Slides, Sheets), Slack, and ServiceNow