Systems Administrator – Network Operations (Senior) (02 positions)

Description

Why Applied Network Solutions, Inc. (ANS)?

ANS is continuously seeking passionate, driven, and talented individuals who share our passion and commitment to deliver the very best solutions to our customers. Our guiding motto since inception, 22 years ago, has been, “Hire for the person, not the position.”  

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. (go-ans.com) is seeking a TS/SCI polygraph cleared Systems Administrator – Network Operations (Senior) (02 positions) to join our team in McLean, VA. 

Position Details:

Add, delete, update, and maintain DNS and IP addresses on systems and network devices. Identify servers to be virtualized, creating test environments, validation, converting servers, and maintaining physical/virtual infrastructure.  Ensure that cybersecurity and OPSEC policies, principles, and practices are an integral element of the operating environment. Continually monitor and fine-tune performance of the Information Systems. Conduct analysis of network usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities, and other relevant factors.  Services include, but are not limited to, service life-cycle maintenance of databases, implementing reporting features, correcting database errors, modifying databases performing upgrades, and user training. Create, update and comply with SOPs and other documentation. Network Administration: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot networking issues with Cisco ASA, Cisco Fiber and Lan switching (Layer 2 and 3). 

Requirements

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, or an engineering focused field
• Candidate must have a total ten (10) years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Bachelor’s degree and six (06) years.
• The candidate should have experience in all facets of network installations, which includes the physical placement of conduit, CAT5 and fiber optic cable, wall jacks, hardware, racks, and communications equipment as required. 
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph 

Nice to Have:

• Cisco, Juniper, Security CompTIA commercial certification (or higher, such as CISSP, etc.)
• Windows and UNIX/Linux. VMware. Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, Configuring Advanced Server 2012 Services  

BENEFITS

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include: 

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance 
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay 
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance 
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program 
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag 
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.