Network Administrator - Associate

Vision IT is a woman-owned business that's supported DoD and Federal Sector IT initiatives for two decades. We work side-by-side with our clients as a trusted, long-term partner offering innovative consultation and leadership to solve their most pressing and complex problems. We orchestrate people, strategies, technologies and best-of-breed business processes.

Vision IT seeks the services of an Associate Network Administrator

Description

The Associate Network Administrator is responsible for ensuring the organization's Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and related systems are well maintained, and operate reliably and securely. This role will perform regular systems and security monitoring, provisioning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. The Associate Network Administrator will perform administration, operations, maintenance, and support of WAN infrastructure, routers, firewalls, Ethernet switches and related systems. They are also responsible for following relevant processes, procedures, and standards. Additionally, the Associate Network Administrator will provide technical support related to assigned systems within their organization and to outside customers as needed. They also handle patches and upgrades to ensure that systems are maximally efficient, effective, and secure.

Knowledge:

• Network fundamentals.
• Basic network services such as, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and LDAP.
• Cybersecurity fundamentals.
• IT Industry terminology.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct, relevant professional work experience.

OR

• Associate's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field from a nationally accredited educational institution.

Professional certifications:

• Prior to start of employment the Associate Network Administrator MUST possess one (1) professional certification identified in DISA IASE IAT Level II DoD 8570.01 Approved Baseline.
• Within 60 days of start of employment the Associate Network Administrator MUST obtain one (1) professional certification identified in DISA IASE CSSP Infrastructure Support DoD 8570.01 Approved Baseline.
• Within 180 days of start of employment the Associate Network Administrator MUST obtain one (1) Computing Environment certification identified on the RCC-C CE Requirements List.

Other Requirements

• MUST possess a DoD Secret Clearance prior to employment.
• MUST participate in a 24 x 7 shift rotation.
• All other duties / responsibilities as assigned.

Vision IT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vision IT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Vision IT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vision IT's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.