Network Administrator 4 - Annapolis Junction, MD

Overview:

Your Future at M.C. Dean

Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained–enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

We are seeking a Network Administrator 4 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for design, implementation, operations & maintenance, and cybersecurity for large complex resilient hardware and virtualized infrastructure to ensure implemented solutions meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities:

Drive the day-to-day planning, installation, configuration, testing, operation, analysis and documentation of complex networks.

Main responsibilities include:

• Provide network documentation and support as well as establishing and maintaining User accounts, User access privileges and security policies.
• Establish and maintain User accounts, User access privileges and security policies.
• Perform planning, installing, configuring, testing, operating, analyzing and documenting duties.
• Perform scheduled network status checks, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Plan and implement high and low speed LAN connections and designs.
• Plan and implement VPN solutions to include site-to-site VPN's built between hardware based firewalls.
• Manage hardware firmware revisions to include testing latest firmware revisions on current configurations and deploying when deemed appropriate
• Configure common network equipment for operation
• Collaborate with Security System Technicians on connectivity requirements and procedures.
• Troubleshoot common network equipment.
• Document common network equipment configurations and settings.
• Integrate new technologies into existing high and low speed networks.
• Audit network component hardware and software changes.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weakness.
• Install and troubleshoot common enterprise class network equipment to include firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Install and troubleshoot fiber cross connects to existing backbone cabling.

Qualifications:

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; active DoD TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance is required

Key Requirements:

• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ Years of progressive experience or
• Associates Degree and 10+ Years of progressive experience or
• HS Diploma or Equivalent and 12+ Years of progressive experience
• Experience implementing various network technologies and end-user support.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in the use of routing protocols and switching technologies, LAN/WAN medias and protocols, and firewall configuration and protocols.
• Ability to plan and organize work and interact with technical and non-technical personnel translating user requirements into responsive applications.
• Demonstrated detailed knowledge of IA concepts and requirements.
• Current certification in one of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level ll or higher (e.g., Sec+).
• Strong communications, time management, and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Experience working independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Travel:

• Up to 25% annual, CONUS and OCONUS locations.

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Pay Range: $124,880 - $ 187,320

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.