Network Administrator SME

Description

Job Description:

The Enterprise & Cyber Solutions Operation is hiring a Network Administrator Subject Matter Expert to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. An active TS/SCI is required; all work is onsite.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide network design in coordination with requests from the Network Team Lead and/or Network Operations PTA.

• Work with the Network Team Lead and the Network Operations to schedule all network changes according to NASIC’s change management process

• Provide Level II and III CFP escalation support

• Install, remove, maintain, document, and support traditional and software-defined network switching, traditional and cloud-based routing, software-defined networking, application policy infrastructure controllers (APIC), firewalls, and encryption devices, throughout the NASIC enterprise to include outlying buildings

• Program REST API calls and related scripting for software-defined network devices and/or other networking equipment in coordination with requests from the Network Team Lead and/or Network Operations

• Install, label, and test network cabling as requested by the Network Team Lead and/or the Network Operations within the NASIC data centers and/or mux rooms, and customer desks to include the NASIC outlying buildings in accordance with NASIC guidance

• Maintain architectural network diagrams and document all installations/changes in MS-Visio accordance with NASIC guidance

• Monitor critical NASIC IT infrastructure (e.g. networks, servers, storage, power, and cooling) and manage the monitoring systems software

• Provide maintenance and support for NASIC’s implementation of Comply to Connect including IEEE 802.1x device authentication

• Provide on-call support for non-core hours as needed

• Follow all EIA/TIA Industry Standards, Air Force Standards, Wright-Patterson AFB Base Facility Standards, Tempest Regulations, and NASIC policies, processes, and procedures

• Secure all network devices following DoD guidance, IC guidance, and DISA STIGs

• Provide network design, maintenance, and support in coordination with requests from the Network Team Lead and/or the Network Operations

• Work with the Network Team Lead and/or the Network Operations to schedule all network changes

• Install, label, and remove routers/switches/firewalls and other networking devices, in coordination with requests from the Network Team Lead and/or the Network Operations and in accordance with NASIC guidance

• Document facility work being performed using the NASIC Service and Incident Request system (i.e. Microsoft System Center Service Manager or ServiceNow)

• Maintain Communications Equipment Rooms in accordance with the Data Center Manager’s Memorandum of Agreement

• Configure, and manage virtual networks

• Configure and manage traditional networks

• Configure and manage software-defined networks in the data center

• Configure and manage Comply to Connect systems including IEEE 802.1x device authentication

• Troubleshoot network and voice issues

• Identify cabling issues/breaks as requested by the Network Team Lead and/or Network Operations

• Re-terminate fiber optics and cat5/cat6 cabling as requested by the Network Team Lead and/or Network Operations

• Provide input to Daily Logs, Weekly Activity Reports, and Monthly Reports on all network tasks performed, man hours used and parts used

• Provide monthly functional area reports summarizing work accomplished, work planned in next month and important issues occurring during the month

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Requires BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree 14+ years of experience may be considered.

• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (e.g., Security+) certification

• Cisco Certified Network Associate certification or equivalent

• Cisco Certified Networking Professional – Cloud certification or equivalent

• Experience installing, removing, maintaining, documenting, and supporting traditional network switching, routing, application policy infrastructure controllers (APIC), firewalls, and encryption devices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience installing, removing, maintaining, documenting, and supporting software-defined network switching, cloud-based routing, and software-defined networking

• Experience programing REST API calls and related scripting for software-defined network devices and/or other networking equipment

COMET

Pay Range:

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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