Role Title: Senior Network Administrator (Firewall)

Job Location:- Radford, VA

Project: - US ARMY

Clearance:- ***Active Secret Clearance Required***

Position Requirements :-

Network Operations - This position is for a Senior Network Administrator focused on the implementation and sustainment of both NIPR and SIPR firewalls. Responsibilities include: network management/analysis/troubleshooting, developing and maintaining local operating procedures and policies, and monitoring the ongoing operation of the network.

Required Skills:

• Security (Or equiv. IA cert) and Cisco CCNP
• 5 – 7 years of network administration
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience with network management, analysis and troubleshooting tools
• Experience in patch management
• Experience in implementing and maintaining DISA STIGs or equivalent security management Strategies
• Experience in the deployment of firmware and security configurations using automation 
• Experience with development of project documentation to include standard operating procedures, project plans, and network diagrams
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong networking background
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong documentation skills

Desired Skills:

• 3-5 years of Cisco switch management experience
• Experience with the Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K, 5K, and 2K) and Cisco Catalyst switches
• Experience with Cisco ASR routers
• Experience with F5 load balancers
• Experience with data center management
• Ability to train junior team members.
• A total of at least 5-7 years of experience performing the specified functions.
• DOD Interim Secret as a minimum,
• A total of at least 5-7 years of experience performing the specified functions.

Required Certifications:-

1. CompTIA Security
2. Cisco CCNP, or equivalent