Senior Principal Network Administrator - Aurora, United States - Smart Synergies

Description

Client is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and technically talented Senior Network Administrator to join our team of diverse and qualified professionals who is pursuing the rewards of maintaining innovative and complex systems.

This position requires an individual with network administration experience on multiple networking platforms who can work in a structured configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time system applications on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract.

Qualified candidates will be responsible for leading team in network design, upgrades, evaluating network platform level problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service.

This position requires US Citizenship with a current
TS/SCI with CI Poly Government Security Clearance.


Required Skills:

Demonstrable real-world experience in network configuration and management of critical network environments

Has a clear understanding of the OSI model

Experience with IPSec, multilayer switching and VLANs

Knowledgeable in Static/Dynamic IP environments, LAN/WAN interfaces, Routed and routing protocols, subnetting, remote management and monitoring using SNMPv3 and SSH in both large and small-scale networks

Experience in network devices such as Cisco ASAs, Routers, and Switches

Familiarity with CISCO Spine-Leaf network topology/architecture

Experience with Cisco IOS, NX OS

Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, Multicast and UDP

Troubleshooting network architecture to include network interfaces and firewalls, and making recommendations for system findings and enhancements

Handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Gain a detailed understanding of systems, flows, CONOPs and advanced concepts; innovate and provide strategic direction.

Perform updates, patching, and baseline changes to adhere to Information Security requirements, policies, and standards

Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date.

IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications:
Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND


Desired Skills:

Ability to work in a structured configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time systems on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract

Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate platform level problems and provide solutions for immediate restoration of service.

Experience with 24x7 operational systems

Interface with external services for DNS, NTP, and others

Experience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer, briefings, interactions, and statements of work

Experience developing system-level designs, high-level control and data interfaces

Experience designing and setting up networks and data centers


Required Education:

Typically, Bachelor's Degree and 5 years relevant experience OR 13 years of experience in lieu of degree.