Network Administrator

Patriot, LLC seeks an experience Network Administrator to join our mission essential on-site team in Annapolis Junction. 

Requirements Active Secret clearance.

Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.

Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Administrator role or in a related field.

Five (5) or more years of experience in the following: 

Network configuration and monitoring. 

Firewall configuration – palo alto, juniper, etc.

Network monitoring tools – SolarWinds and NetCool.

Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.

This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

Responsibilities Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators. 

Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability. 

Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools; engaging with cross-functional teams to leverage support and collaboration when necessary 

Conduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing business needs. 

Collaborate with other teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage systems, and other IT components. 

Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and recommend their adoption as appropriate. 

Create and maintain documentation related to network configurations, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides. 

Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior network engineers. 

Managing, monitoring, maintaining, and securing networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of networks and data. 

Organizing, documenting, and managing the delivery of Network load balancing services 

Document and Manage Internet Protocol Addresses   Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace. As such, the Company conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law.

Patriot, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To request accommodations for the application process please contact jobs@patriotllc.net or call 410-381-8015.

About Patriot LLC:

Patriot LLC (Patriot), located in Columbia, Maryland is an established, privately held government and commercial services Contractor with dedicated employees who bring relevant, responsive and adaptive solutions to our customers.

In 2014, Patriot’s CEO Anthony Russo was recognized as a Circle of Excellence Smart CEO Finalist and was profiled in the November/December issue of SmartCEO magazine. The Circle of Excellence Awards program recognizes CEOs who have succeeded in taking an aspect of their businesses to a level most companies rarely achieve.

In 2013, we received the Baltimore Business Journal’s award for being the largest veteran owned business based in the Baltimore area. In 2012, we received the 2012 Best in Columbia for our work in the areas of Computer Integrated Systems Design.

In 2011, we received the Best of Maryland Award. Today, with multiple government and commercial Programs, our Core Competencies have evolved in several key operational, technical and program support areas.

As a value-added partner, we provide our government and commercial customers with the quality assurance, performance-based and program management credentials required for a maximum Return on Investment (ROI), and sustainable strategic advantages, for both the short and long terms.

Lastly, as a “verified” Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority/Disadvantaged Business Entity (MBE/DBE), Patriot is committed to delivering the highest quality personnel, most innovative approaches wrapped in state-of-the-art solutions using the latest and most advanced technologies available.

As required by Executive Order 14042, government contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 24, 2021 or before beginning work if after November 24. Patriot will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

Company website: http://www.patriotllc.net/

Company address: 9520 Berger Road Suite 212 Columbia MD 21046