Network Administrator

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

DULLES, VIRGINIA

PassionHR is an HR consulting firm committed to serving our client's goals. This often involves business-to-business recruiting to hire, manage, and retain top-talent employees. We take pride in our work, performing each task with competence, confidence, and integrity.

PassionHR is seeking to hire an experienced Network Administrator to work 3rd shift in Dulles, Virginia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate within Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities

Maintain current knowledge of hardware and software applications

Work with engineering to develop high quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training

Backup and restore network device configuration

Break fix actions/ O&M

Upgrade network equipment

Port Open Requests- Implement firewall policies

Sustain CISA networking architecture

Installation work

Cable/ equipment

Monitor the status of the network and respond to issues/ ticket requests that occur

REQUIREMENTS

Must have a current Secret Clearance with TS SCI eligibility.

Must be able to obtain DHS suitability prior to starting employment

Must have 6+ years of professional networking experience

Must have TCP/IP networking, encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management

In depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regards to Layer 2 functionality and protocols in a Cisco/Juniper environment

Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment

Must have a firm knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC and firewall architecture

Must have a firm knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols.

• Some domestic travel will be required

Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience

• OR a Master's degree in a related discipline may be substituted for 4 years of experience
• OR professional experience may be substituted for a degree

DESIRED SKILLS

Infrastructure-related certifications preferred such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC), Juniper Networks Certified Professional Security (JNCIP-SEC)

Experience specifically with BGP and OSPF routing protocols

Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification

Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques

Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies

Experience implementing firewall based policies using Juniper firewalls

Equal Opportunity Employer