Network Administrator/Systems Administrator- Intermediate

Nexagen Network takes pride in its reputation as a distinguished company that provides outstanding benefits and exceptional opportunities for career growth. We are pleased to announce that Nexagen has secured a long-term contract. Currently, we have an opening for a network Administrator/Systems Administrator) – Intermediate, and the contract requirements are detailed below.
Job Clearance: Secret
Job Qualifications:
Minimum Education Level: BA/BS Or AA w/7+ yrsJob Description:
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. Project specific: responsible for the acquisition, installation, maintenance, and usage of the organization's local area network. Manages network performance and maintains network security. Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced. Installs all network software. Evaluates, develops and maintains telecommunications systems. Troubleshoots network problems. Establishes and implements network policies, procedures, and standards and ensures their conformance with information systems and organization objectives. Trains users on network operation. Frequently reports to Senior Network Engineer/Description: Under direct supervision, maintains integrity of the operating system environment. Performs system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination. Performs workstation and server administration setup. Coordinates disk space planning and management. Maintains growth statistics, space forecasts, tape libraries, and software and hardware inventories. Performs data backups and recoveries. Monitors and maintains continuity with system software licensing and maintenance agreements. Provides recommendations regarding hardware and system software planning and budgeting. Maintains production change control schedule and participates in change control.
Key Responsibilities: -Configure and Monitor Cisco ASA and firepower firewalls.
-Perform IOS upgrades and backups on network devices.
-Verify and document security vulnerabilities on network devices.
-Verify network device authentication.
-Perform Tier II and III support.
-Write and review network documentation.
Recommended being familiar with the following software:
-Cisco IOS XE
-Cisco ASA
-Cisco FTD
-Cisco ASDM
-Cisco Identity Services Engine
-Cisco Firepower Management Center
-Cisco SDWAN
-Solarwinds
-Infoblox