Network Administrator (Intermediate)

MUST BE US CITIZEN

MUST HAVE INTERIM SECRET CLEARANCE OR HIGHER

SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE CANDIDATE’S SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

SALARY RANGE: 

HIGH END OF THE SALARY RANGE IS CONSIDERED FOR THOSE WHO EXCEED QUALIFICATIONS IN A REQUIRED AREA

Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND PAID HOLIDAYS

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a Network Administrator (Intermediate) who will be a strong addition to the team and provide network administration for the client. The selected individual will join a collaborative team environment where they will provide expertise and support for client's network. 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.

• 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 client's 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 and devices 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.
• Keep up-to-date records and documentation of network topology and equipment configurations to support network status reports, network troubleshooting, and network logging.
• 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.
• Assist in technical evaluation of technical vendor submissions for compliance with client network specifications.
• Review and update SOPs and STIG checklists quarterly.
• 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.

• AA or AS Degree with 5+ years of overall applicable experience highly preferred.
• Minimum requirement is HS Diploma with 7+ years of overall applicable experience. 
• Interim Secret is allowed until full Secret clearance.
• IAT-II DoDI 8570.01-M Baseline Certification – CompTIA Security +CE.
• Network related certification required.
• Experience configuring routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Experience managing, configuring, and testing network equipment including Routers, Citrix NetScaler/Application Deliver Controller (ADC), Cisco/Brocade switches, firewalls, and associated peripherals.
• Experience researching solutions for new network equipment, software, configurations, and management.
• Experience documenting network topology and equipment configurations.
• Experience implementing enterprise network policy and maintaining Cybersecurity initiatives and directives.
• Experience with Change Management Control processes and submitting Requests for Change (RFC).
• 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.