Network Administrator

Job Description

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Administrator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN).  The candidate will support the operation and maintenance of multiple networks across different classification levels and ensure continuous network connectivity is maintained to customers and sites.  This position will be in the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC). The NOSC functions as the helpdesk for network operations support and provides troubleshooting of network connectivity including WAN circuits, equipment failures, router and switch configurations, firewall access control lists, VoIP device registrations and configuration, cryptographic device configurations and keying material. This includes coordination with Navy, DISA, and commercial circuit providers for implementation and troubleshooting; maintaining Information Assurance compliance including IOS upgrades, network device configuration changes, firewall ACL verification and changes; and supporting remote sites in restoring network failures.  The candidate will work in close coordination with other team members and departments to update, monitor and maintain servers and workstations used throughout the enterprise. Additional duties include performing Microsoft Windows server administration, manage GPOs, create/modify DHCP reservations, patching and STIG’ing, as well as, authoring standard operating procedures, training junior personnel, and performing Tier 2 technical support. Individual must be able to work independently and work within a team.

Additionally, position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Maintains smooth operation of local area, world wide and virtual private networks (VPN). Plans, evaluates, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings. Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
• 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field OR
• 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• 7 + years demonstrated experience in network operations and support. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience. 
• Security+ or equivalent certification required. DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification or higher
• Must currently hold an US Secret security clearance 

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in installing and troubleshooting WAN and LAN network equipment and circuits
• CCNP Certification or equivalent strongly preferred  
• Strong experience in monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting ASA firewall ACLs 
• Strong ability to troubleshoot network issues at the protocol/packet level using sniffers, protocol analyzers, NetFlow, logging, etc. 
• Strong technical network troubleshooting and critical thinking skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues within multiple systems 
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Internetworking including IP addressing (subnets, CIDR), switching (VTP, VLANs, 802.1q, etc..) and routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, multicast, etc.) and Cisco IOS 
• Strong knowledge of IP networking fundamentals, OSI model, and frame/packet structure 
• Experience in a network operations center environment including help desk, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution 
• Experience with Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guidelines 
• Experience with network and performance monitoring tools (SolarWinds, etc.) 
• Experience in network security technologies including firewalls, VRFs, and port-security/802.1x 
• Familiarity with Cisco VoIP, including PoE switches and Call Manager 
• Experience with NSA Type 1 cryptographic devices and keymat particularly KG-175D and KG-75 
• Must be willing to work periodic shifted schedules include evening, night, and weekend