Senior Network Administrator

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of Senior Network Administrator for our DAC (Data Analysis Center) customer.  We are looking for a Network Administrator who will be a strong addition to the team.  The selected individual will join a collaborative team environment where they will provide expertise and support, including helping to define the projects objectives, support quality control, and support coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan. Key to the success of this position is the successful delivery of projects, and effective communication to all levels of staff for reporting project status.

MUST BE US CITIZEN

MUST HAVE INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER

• Manage network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals.
• Configure routers, switches, and firewalls following the client's direction according to CBC/DAC network topology and allowing specific ports and protocols.
• Provide network administration support in the areas of design, installation, configuration, monitoring and testing of network architectures to manage and maintain an unclassified and classified network infrastructure utilizing state-of the- art and cutting edge technology.
• Implement, administer, maintain, and configure the client network to monitor, detect, and respond to threats on the network.
• Provide immediate briefings to the client of any immediate/emergency threats to the network.
• Plan and implement future network upgrades as directed by the client.
• Research solutions for new equipment, software, performance improvements, and network configuration/management to support all client networking requirements.
• Ensure that all equipment is based on current industry standards including any new or emerging technologies.
• Keep up-to-date records and documentation of network topology and equipment configurations to support network status reports, network troubleshooting, and network logging.
• Install, support, and maintain new network hardware and software for the CBC infrastructure.
• Implement enterprise network policy and maintain Cybersecurity initiatives and directives as directed by the client.
• Provide technical and programmatic support to assist other client teams and supported organizations in all aspects of planning, engineering, fielding and operating IT systems and resources.
• Maintain VPN architecture and optimize network access to remote disaster recovery sites.
• Configure, manage and utilize Intrusion Detection system (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention system (IPS) to detect and prevent threats to the CBC/DAC environment and identify potential security concerns and solutions.
• Assist in technical evaluation of technical vendor submissions for compliance with client network specifications.
• Review and update SOPs and STIG checklists quarterly.
• Ensure that all equipment is based on current industry standards including any new or emerging technologies.
• Participate in Change Management Control processes and submit Request for Change in accordance with CBC G-6 policy.
• Provide network support for IP based VTC systems.
• Install, remove, configure and repair encryption equipment to alter, expand or maintain the client secure computer network used for classified processing.

• BA or BS Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of overall applicable experience highly preferred.
• Minimum requirement is HS Diploma with 12+ years of overall applicable experience. 
• Interim Secret is allowed until full Secret clearance.
• IAT-II DoDI 8570.01-M Baseline Certification – CompTIA Security +CE.
• Experience configuring routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Experience managing network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals.
• Experience designing, installing, configuring, monitoring, and testing unclassified and classified network architectures.
• Experience researching solutions for new network equipment, software, configurations, and management.
• Experience documenting network topology and equipment configurations.
• Experience installing, supporting, and maintaining new network hardware and software.
• Experience implementing enterprise network policy and maintaining Cybersecurity initiatives and directives.
• Experience detecting and responding to threats on a network.
• Experience configuring, managing, and utilizing Intrusion Detection system (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention system (IPS) to detect and prevent threats.
• Experience reviewing potential vulnerabilities/threats and providing recommendations and potential solutions.
• Experience with Change Management Control processes and submitting Requests for Change (RFC).
• Experience in assessing new technologies and devices.
• Experience installing, removing, configuring, and repairing encryption equipment.
• Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) policies.
• Must be able to work independently. 
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions and provide support to all team members.

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support.
 
Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.