Network Administrator with Security Clearance

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Job description

Network Administrator
Onsite Annapolis Junction, MD 5 Days a week
Active TS/SCI, FS Poly Clearance Required
(Must have an active or recent FSP Poly completed in the past 7 years) Summary
Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers' near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements. Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Network Administrator to support the Intelligence Community by providing technical expertise in network/system administration and engineering. The ideal candidate will have experience with Linux systems, virtualization, network administration, and security protocols. This role requires hands-on involvement in designing, deploying, and maintaining complex network infrastructures and virtual environments to ensure the integrity and security of critical data transmissions.
- Analyze the planning, design, development, and implementation of system and network engineering plans for Intelligence Community customers
- Monitor network facilities to ensure high-quality data transmission
- Provide technical support for customer engagements, including receiving specifications, designing, testing, and responding to service requests
- Debug and test networks, perform needs assessments, analyze technical projects, and support multi-vendor product integration
- Provide engineering and implementation support for networks to ensure proper execution and resolution for system failures or degradations
- Offer project management and documentation as needed
- Participate in and/or facilitate stakeholder meetings, ensuring effective task delegation and collaboration Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with network/system administration and a BA/BS degree in Computer Science OR 8+ years of network administration experience in lieu of a degree
- Strong Linux experience, particularly with maintaining CENTOS, RedHat/RHEL
- Experience deploying and maintaining VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker or Podman
- Familiarization with Cisco networking devices, including Firewalls, Switches, and ISRs
- Ability to maintain software development infrastructure in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills Preferred Requirements
- Experience with Cisco Firepower (with Threat Defense) product lines
- Experience maintaining Cisco Firewalls and access lists
- Experience with Nagios deployment and RHEL Satellite server administration
- Experience with Network Appliance (NetApp) storage technologies
- Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Oracle Hardware, and Solaris OS
- Experience with Information Security Best Practices and vulnerability scanning tools like Nessus
- Experience with network cabling infrastructure, Splunk logging, and Jira/Redmine project management applications Education/Certification Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with network/system administration and a BA/BS degree in Computer Science OR 8+ years of network administration experience in lieu of a degree
- A Security+ CE or equivalent IAM Level II qualification certification Clearance Requirements
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI FSP Poly is required (Must have an active or recent FSP Poly completed in the past 7 years) Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



About Us
Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.

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