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

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification
CCNA - Cisco

Travel Required
Less than 10%

Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $88,275 - $105,225. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT 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.