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Network Administrator III - Rapid City, United States - Kupono Government Services, LLC

Kupono Government Services, LLC Rapid City, United States

1 month ago

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Job Description

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is seeking a Network Administrator III to be a part of a geographically dispersed team responsible for the management of a network and related computer systems and provides technical assistance and training to system users. This position is located at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Installation of various equipment including Switches, Routers and related to Network and communication.
Provides security hardening on switches and routers in turn decreasing susceptibility to threats.
Configures switches on the network to ensure maximum user accessibility.
Assists in design of network architectures and implementation of network switches.
Maintains / installs Cisco/Juniper Routers and Switches.
Provides basic administration of all Cisco/Juniper Routers/Switches.
Rack and manage network devices such as Cisco Router and Switches, Barracuda web and spam filter and Dell Equal Logic.
Standardized network infrastructure by deploying Cisco ASA and LAN switches
Staged new switches and servers for remote branch office
Install and configure Cisco routers and switches, VLANs, VPNs, security
Work with Information Security to perform routine security analysis to initiate firewall changes, security updates or implement infrastructure changes
Assist other Network Administrators in firewall management and intrusion prevention and detection of external gateways using Barracuda.
Experience establishing and configuring Enterprise Active Directory including firewall settings, group policies, and user/device accounts.
Network administration including user account management, firewall, office systems and applications.

DEFINED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
Assist with the administration of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise
Assist with the creation and implementation of network policies and procedures
Manage user accounts and permissions in accordance with company policy
Perform regular backups of critical data and systems
Assist senior staff with more complex tasks such as network design and capacity planning
Provide Tier 2 and 3 support as needed
Escalate issues to senior staff as necessary
Train and mentor junior staff as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Possess COMPTIA Security+ certification.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

CompTIA Network+
Certified Network Computer Technician (CCT)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Juniper Networks Certification Program (JNCP)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5-7 years of Networking Experience
Experience in the following:
- OSI Models
- IPV4
- IPV6
- Out-of-box full installation
- Configure Network and Device Security - network security
- Configure Firewalls
- Cisco/Juniper Switches and Routers
- Cisco/Juniper Switches and Routers - in-band and out-of-band management access
- Cisco/Juniper Switches - LAN switches
- Switch Boot Process- LAN switch boot process
- Boot Process - Cisco router boot process
- Cisco/Juniper IOS Command Line - full use
- IOS Navigation - Cisco/Juniper IOS modes
- View Device Information Use show commands to monitor device operation

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

**We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click **hereto request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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Company Description

Kupono Government Services LLC, is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) owned business. A premier government services company, Kupono Government Services LLC offers a full spectrum of solutions that improve the performance and operational effectiveness of our government and Department of Defense customers. Our mission synchronized solutions are designed to deliver exactly what our customers need, when they need it. From base and range operations to biomedical defense support to telecommunications and IT services, we deliver the exact talent, tools and technologies needed to meet mission requirements.