Network Administrator/Network Support

Network Support

GES is seeking an Int. Network Admin to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.   

 The Int. Network Admin will be support planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network. Duties will include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties will include monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment. 

 Primary focus will be on, handling internal projects for operations, supporting driving time-sensitive initiatives, supports ITIL service area activities (problem management, incident management, service request fulfillment, etc.) and specific tasks to a successful conclusion, operations management, configuration/change management t, service level agreements (SLA).  

The individual will adhere to and improve standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in a matrixed organization supporting the prime contractor and CMS. Along with a demonstrated ability to manage a team composed of Network & Firewall Administrators.

Required Experience

• Experience with Cisco technologies with recent experience in Cisco ACI
• Experience with F5 Load balancers
• Experience with physical connection/access to data center hardware via console serial for router/switches & using a crash cart to connect to servers
• Experience with rack/stack gear, running copper/fiber cables
• Experience with using ticketing/change management systems like ServiceNow
• Experience in following strict change control and guiding others in following the change control process  
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior network administrators. 

Required Qualifications

• BS degree and 4 – 8  years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree with 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience.  
• Oral and written communication for change procedures, and management updates 

Desired Qualifications:

• Technology: Prior experience with OSI Layers, Security, Storage, VMWare, System/Network Admin
• Tools: Share Point, Skype, Slack, Service Now, Wiki’s, MS Project
• Certifications: Cloud, Cisco CCNP CCIE , ITIL, PMP

Clearance: Secret

Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia