Senior Network Administrator - Bethesda, United States - General Dynamics Information Technology

Description

GDIT is seeking a Sr. Network Administrator to support the National Institute of Health (NIH) Center for Information Technology (CIT).

In this role you will work with customers and engineers to perform hardware refresh and network support of the NIH network in support of customer requirements.

The Refresh Team primarily works on access layer switches but can include wireless access points, UPS devices and other network equipment.

HOW A SR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Address day-to-day refresh requirements with Team
Perform port mapping and port configurations
Upload IOS to network devices
Configure network devices to NIH standards
Rack and Stack equipment
Perform cabling of copper and fiber wiring
Create Change Requests for refresh maintenance tasks
Update tickets and perform tasks with the SLA's
Coordinate refresh maintenance tasks with customers and users and provide updates
Perform requirements gathering for refresh maintenance tasks
Work Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:
Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

Required Experience:
Minimum of three years related experience

Required Technical Skills:
Minimum of three years network refresh support experience
Familiarity with Cisco Nexus, Cisco Catalyst switches, and ASR -9k
Good understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
Familiarity with access control models and network security
Good understanding of network operating systems (e.g. JUNOS, Cisco IOS)
Expertise in ServiceNow and Change Management Processes

Security Clearance:
Must have an active NIH Public Trust

Required Skills and Abilities:
Ability to lift/move heavy network equipment up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills:
Any related professional certifications (e.g. CCNA, CCDA)

Location:
Onsite at Customer Site in Bethesda, MD


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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