Hybrid Network Management Administrator - IPAM

ALTA IT Services is staffing a contract to opportunity for a Network Management Administrator to join our client supporting a federal end-customer. 

Network Management Administrator - IPAM

12+ Month Contract

Baltimore, MD (Hybrid, 2 Days a Week in Office)

Pay: $65/hr W2 Range

Must be a US Citizen able to obtain a Public Trust

Description of Work:

This role will involve managing all aspects of the IP Address Management, IPAM, environment at our client and will be responsible for driving meaningful and technologically advanced changes to its capabilities.

Responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

·       Lead IPAM strategy-to-execution, aligning it to larger IT/ Network org objectives.

·       Champion new designs at all levels of the environment aligned to business/customer needs while fostering strong relationships internally and externally.

·       Lead the transformation to a more automated environment driving standardization, efficiencies, and rapid automated recovery during outages.

·       Drive regular reviews of the customer landscape looking at opportunities for potential enhancements to the environment with strong supporting data.

·       Lead incumbent vendors to improve level of service, address product issues, and drive product enhancements.

·       As a senior member of the team, lead complex issue resolution with in-depth troubleshooting and defining longer-term solutions to avoid repeat issues.

·       Partner with other IT teams to resolve critical issues as part of Intel's Emergency Response process.

Basic Qualifications:

·       Minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed.

·       Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience; Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or a minimum of 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

·       A minimum of three (3) years of experience administering the Infoblox IPAM product

·       A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a System Administration discipline with experience administering vCenter, Unix/Linux and Windows platforms.

·       A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a DNS and IP topology administration, engineering, or architecture role.

·       A minimum of five (5) years' experience with the DNS, DHCP, SNMP, TACACS and RADIUS protocols.

·       A minimum of five (5) years' experience working with IPv4 subnetting and subnet ranges, virtual LANs (vlans), and SNMP-based network discovery.

·       A minimum of five (5) years' experience using and troubleshooting Network Management and performance monitoring tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration.

·       At least 2 years of experience writing Python scripting language and Regular Expression

·       Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics to management and non-technical audiences, as well as interface with the customer daily.

·       Agile planning process and working with product owners and technical leaders to identify the right priorities

·       Using Data Analytics for problem solving and driving operational improvements

·       Influencing non-technical and technical leaders on driving technical and business process changes into the environment

·       Working across multiple geographies with a strong one team mentality

·       Stakeholder management for flawless management of key customer partnerships

·       Leading large self-initiated and/or customer driven projects to a successful outcome

ALTA IT Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of System One, a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions and integrated services. ALTA is an established leader in IT Staffing and Services, for both government and commercial enterprises across the United States, specializing in Program & Project Management, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Data & Advanced Analytics, and Agile Transformation Services. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor.