Network Administrator- Public Trust Required

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems.

IGS uses ISO 9001 : 2015, 20000-1 : 2018, 27001 : 2013, 28001 : 2007, CMMI / SVC3, CMMI / DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers' unique needs to achieve maximum value.

IGS is currently pipelining for a remote Network Administrator to support our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Assignment of Work and Travel :

This is a remote access assignment. Candidate will work remotely daily and remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested.

Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to) :

• Responsible for designing, analyzing, evaluating, configuring, troubleshooting, and implementing network solutions.
• Plan, support, and evaluate complex existing network systems and make recommendations for resources required to maintain and / or expand service levels. Assess, validate, and optimize end-to-end systems infrastructure and architecture.
• Maintain and manage security protocols and measures to protect the networks.
• Provide technical assistance in network planning, engineering and architecture.
• Provide and develop technical standards for interface applications; identify and evaluate new products; provide solutions for network problems.
• Responsible for network capacity planning.
• Use network management tools to discover, map and maintain the network.
• Responsible for network equipment OS and version upgrades.
• Responsible for conducting research of new technologies and implementation strategies.
• Monitor and maintain network interfaces to ensure its highest level of performance and makes modifications and enhancements as needed.
• Responsible for documenting procedures and keeping network diagrams and related material up to date.
• Handle escalated user problems, questions, and requests on network issues.
• Work with other groups within IS to resolve network related issues as needed.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies :

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values :

Compensation : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Initiate Government Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Our company policy is to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.