Network Administrator
SAIC · Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Network Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and security of network infrastructure at the Army Research Laboratory. They will monitor network performance, enforce security protocols, and troubleshoot hardware and software systems to ensure compliance with DoD standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience, or equivalent experience. An active DoD Secret clearance and IAT Level II certification are mandatory requirements for this role.
Full description
SAIC is seeking a Network Administrator with an understanding of enterprise network architecture, Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, and network security standards. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance, and security of the network infrastructure in accordance with DoD and ARL IT policies at the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Work is performed on site.
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage network performance, availability, and security.
- Implement and enforce network security procedures and best practices to comply with DoD regulations.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network-related software and hardware systems, including Layer 2/3 switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and encryption devices.
- Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
- Work with IP-based networking environments, including IPv4/IPv6 and IPSec VPNs.
- Maintain knowledge of and apply standards related to 802.1x, 802.11, MAC bridging, traffic management, and data encryption.
- Evaluate, develop, and sustain telecommunications infrastructure and ensure conformance with organizational IT policies and objectives.
- Train users on basic network operations and escalate advanced issues to senior personnel when necessary.
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