Network Administrator

  • Full-time

Company Description

A3T, a fast growing firm, specializes in Defensive Cyber Security Services, Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Solutions, and Professional Services driven by customer requirements. Our client’s customers are the focal point of all decisions and actions. A3T provides customer-centric services
and focus resources to meet operational requirements, exceed expectations, and sustain organizational growth while mitigating risk.  

Join A3T and watch your career soar! A3T is a small, agile, company looking for incredible talent to support the United States Government in many important national security roles.  A3T is looking to bring on an experienced Network Administrator with “Next-Level Thinking” who is ready to take their career to a new level with A3T.

Job Description

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etwork Services

 

– Installs, configures, tests, operates, maintains, and manages networks and their firewalls, including hardware (e.g., hubs, bridges, switches, multiplexers, routers, cables, proxy servers, and protective distributor systems) and software that permit the sharing and transmission of all spectrum transmissions of information to support the security of information and information systems. Ensure all network devices and configurations are compliant with current DoD and Army regulations. (DODD 8140.01)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Defense Information Systems Network (DISN)
  • Knowledge of DISA’s Ports, Protocols and Services Management (PPSM) program
  • Knowledge of basic concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless)
  • Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware
  • Knowledge of common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup, etc.)
  • Knowledge of communication methods, principles, and concepts (e.g., crypto, dual hubs, time multiplexers, etc.) that support the network infrastructure
  • Knowledge of different types of network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN, etc.)
  • Knowledge of IA principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data
  • Knowledge of IT security principles and methods, such as firewalls, demilitarized zones, and encryption
  • Knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management
  • Knowledge of measures or indicators of system performance and availability
  • Knowledge of network systems management principles, models, methods (e.g., end-to-end systems performance monitoring), and tools
  • Knowledge of organization's LAN/WAN pathways
  • Knowledge of Personally Identifying Information (PII) and personal Payment CardIndustry (PCI) data security standards
  • Knowledge of remote access technology concepts
  • Knowledge of server administration and systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods
  • Knowledge of telecommunications concepts
  • Knowledge of the capabilities of different electronic communication systems and methods (e.g., e-mail, VOIP, IM, web forums, Direct Video Broadcasts)
  • Knowledge of the common attack vectors on the network layer
  • Knowledge of the range of existing networks (e.g., PBX, LANs, WANs, WIFI, SCADA)
  • Knowledge of transmission methods (e.g., Bluetooth, RFID, IR, Wi-Fi, paging, cellular, satellite dishes, etc.) and jamming techniques that enable transmission of information or prevent installed systems from operating correctly
  • Knowledge of Voice over IP (VoIP)
  • Knowledge of VPN security
  • Knowledge of web filtering technologies
  • Knowledge of Wi-Fi
  • Knowledge of windows command line (e.g., ipconfig, netstat, dir, nbtstat, etc.)
  • Skill in analyzing network traffic capacity and performance characteristics
  • Skill in configuring and utilizing hardware-based computer protection components (e.g., hardware firewalls, servers, routers, as appropriate)
  • Skill in configuring and utilizing network protection components (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, network intrusion detection systems)
  • Skill in developing, testing, and implementing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans
  • Skill in establishing a routing schema
  • Skill in implementing, maintaining, and improving established network security practices
  • Skill in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN components such as routers, hubs, and switches
  • Skill in protecting a network against malware
  • Skill in securing network communications
  • Skill in using network management tools to analyze network traffic patterns (e.g., simple network management protocol)
  • Skill in using sub-netting tools
  • Skill with maintaining Cisco and Brocade routers and switches, to include fiber channel switches in support of the SAN and DR/COOP solution.
  • Skill in developing and maintaining detailed network architecture and security boundary diagrams.
  • Skill in COMSEC cryptographic keying, and preventive maintenance for COMSEC Controlled Items (CCI), and performs COMSEC Responsible Agent and courier duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 3-5 years of general IT / IS experience. (Six (6) years of general experience is considered equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree. With a Master's Degree, three (3) years of general experience is acceptable. With a PhD, 1 year of general experience is required.)
  • Must possess and maintain a current DoD approved Information Assurance (IA) baseline security certification as well as current commercial Computing Environment (CE) certifications for the operating system(s) and/or security related tools/devices they support IAW DoDD 8570.01M, DoDD 8140.01, and Army Regulation 25-2.

Additional Information

Agil3Tech (A3T) offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company paid long and short term disability and life insurance, referral bonuses, certification reimbursement program, etc.

It is the policy of A3T to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing to include background checks.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.