Network Administrator

What does this program have to offer?

• On the job training while getting paid - gain required certifications as you apply current knowledge.

• Gain U.S. DoD Clearance - We can put you through the process if you do not hold an active Secret Clearance.

• Career mobility opportunity - Leidos fosters a culture of growth and advancement.

• Opportunity to support DoD Systems that are critical to our infrastructure, both in the Continental US (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental US (OCONUS).

• Teamwork, comradery, and opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.

• Work site is situated in beautiful Sierra Vista, AZ.

• On site gym, coffee shop and food court for your use and convenience

What will you do in this role?

• Plan, design, and evaluate various components of the network 

• Provide specifications for network architecture, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments

• Install, Modify, Test, Service, Monitor, Troubleshoot and support Cisco and Juniper Internetworking Devices

• Use expertise, experience, and intuition to maximize performance of all network devices

• Ensure the organization's Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and related systems are well maintained, and operate reliably and securely

• Perform regular systems and security monitoring, provisioning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution

• Perform administration, operations, maintenance, and support of WAN infrastructure, routers, firewalls, Ethernet switches and related systems

• Provide technical support related to assigned systems within their organization and to outside customers as needed

• Handle patches and upgrades to ensure that systems are maximally efficient, effective, and secure.

• Provide support and guidance to junior network staff

• Other duties as assigned

Additionally, to be successful in this role, you should have experience with:

• Basic network services such as, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and LDAP

• Standard Routing Protocols, i.e., EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, etc.

• TCP/IP ports, protocols, and subnetting

• Network fundamentals

• Basic network services such as, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and LDAP

• Cybersecurity fundamentals

• IT Industry terminology

• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques

• Excellent oral and written communication

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Must hold active DoD Secret Clearance prior to start; in some cases, clearances can be processed, U.S. Citizenship required.

• Must be available to participate in a 24 x 7 shift rotation.

• Prior to start of employment you MUST possess one (1) professional certification identified in DISA IASE IAT Level II DoD 8570.01 Approved Baseline.

• Within 60 days of start of employment you must obtain one (1) professional certification identified in DISA IASE CSSP Infrastructure Support DoD 8570.01 Approved Baseline.

• Able to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.

• Able to climb, kneel, or crawl.

• Able to lift up to 20+ lbs

External Referral Eligible

NETCOM RCC