DNS Systems Administrator (Linux+)

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is currently seeking a DNS System Administrator familiar with Linux in support of the AFINC II contract for the highly visible 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) at Maxwell Air force Base-Gunter Annex, Alabama, which provides a world-wide support mission. The 26 NOS is responsible for the intranet support of the entire Air Force network. The mission of the 26 NOS is to operate and defend the Air Force (AF) Enterprise computer network consisting of the AF Wide Area Network (WAN) routers, AF Network Increment 1 (AFNET Inc 1) Gateways, and the 26 NOS Local Area Network (LAN) assets.

The DNS Administrator maintains the Air Force Domain Name Server (DNS) systems, upgrades systems as required, provides all operational and sustainment activities related to the ongoing support of all DNS systems across the Air Force Enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Resolves routine/complex DNS network problems.

• Operates DNS enterprise servers, network analyzers, Wide Area Network (WAN) test equipment, and network simulators.

• Performs DNS administration in a Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, terminal servers, and Network Time Protocol (NTP) server environment.

• Performs DNS related network security architecture, design, and integration on UNIX, Windows, Linux, or other Operating System (OS) configurations.

• Knowledge of modern LAN/WAN solutions including IP networking - MPLS, QOS, SONET/SDH optical solutions, and serial communications, TCP, UDP, DHCP, SSH, NTP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, SCP, and TFTP, dynamic routing protocols to include EIGRP, and BGP and DMZ zone DNS secure administration.

• Perform work within the defined SLAs

• Work closely with other support and development teams

• Create and update documentation where required

• Work independently and as a team member

• Support on-call rotation schedule

• Cross train capabilities with other team members

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3-5+ years of prior relevant experience.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Must have an active or interim Secret Clearance

• One of the following IAT certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP

• Must have a  CompTia Linux+ Certification or be able to earn it by hire date

Preferred Qualifications

• DNSSEC Professional

• Infoblox Core Network 2016 Advanced Services Expert

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 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.