Network Administrator jobs in Hilo, HI

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Telos Corporation is seeking a Network Administrator with a TSSCI Clearance who is familiar with Information Technology (IT) concepts, practices and procedures and work with customer counterparts to share responsibility for operations, configuration, and maintenance of voice, video, and data transport and associated routers, switches, voice systems, voice-over-IP, vid

Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!

This position will be based at Hickam AFB, Hawaii.

Responsibilities:

The Network Administrator will be familiar with Information Technology (IT) concepts, practices and procedures and work with customer counterparts to share responsibility for operations, configuration, and maintenance of voice, video, and data transport and associated routers, switches, voice systems, voice-over-IP, video bridges, information transfer nodes, and communications closet wiring.  Additionally, the Network Administrator will maintain network encryption devices; perform internal network management, monitoring, fault notification and management; DNS/DHCP administration; install and administer wireless network devices.  More specific areas of support are identified below:

• Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) Infrastructure
  • Upgrade, integrate, install, configure, test, maintain, dismantle and turn in data and video communication networks—both hardware and software. Required communication capability includes the understanding of the interconnectivity of wireless, fiber optics, coaxial and copper (twisted pair) broadband and baseband.
  • Follow applicable environmental energy efficiency guidelines when purchasing new hardware or electronic equipment.
• Network Infrastructure Support – Provide network infrastructure support (technical control) including, but not limited to:
  • Point-to-point installs and maintenance.
  • Long-haul circuit management and operations.
  • Loading circuit encryption equipment.
  • Infrastructure network equipment.
  • Installation, repair and management of network infrastructure.
• Net Integration
  • Operate, maintain and configure voice, data and video routers, hubs, switches, ITNs and bridges to interface with commercial, DoD and coalition networks.
  • Control and configures internal routers/switches and network infrastructure devices.
• Net Encryption
  • Operate and configure point-to-point, VPN and bulk encryption for network and long haul circuits.
  • Provide encryption to the base campus SIPRNet connectivity, i.e., TACLANEs.
• Net Architecture/Configuration Management
  • Maintain and administer network (voice, video and data) management, planning and circuit databases, records and forms.
  • Interpret sketches and layout drawings for placement of distribution systems.
  • Review, recommend and implement changes to Communications-Computer Systems Installations Records (CSIR), technical data, engineering drawings and equipment wiring diagrams.
  • Review and maintains operational measurement reports and analyzes network utilization.
  • Ensure equipment and components meet installation practice technical order and accepted commercial installation specifications.
  • Perform active network monitoring.
• Communications-Computer Systems Control (Tech Control)
  • Operate, monitor, secure and control the physical, data link, network and transport layers of Communications-Computer Systems (C-CS).
  • Perform, coordinate and supervise design, configuration, operation, restoration and improvements.
  • Analyze capabilities and performance, identify problems, take corrective action, operate cryptographic equipment and fabricates cable assemblies.
  • Perform C-CS control facility quality assurance evaluations.
  • Direct and make operational adjustments to C-CS equipment.
  • Ensure links support the transmission of data, for example; electronic mail, voice and video, between these organizations.
  • Maintain and monitor all aspects of the LAN.
  • Assume operational control of the wireless network and provide network service and maintenance.
  • Circuit Management
    • Perform Circuit Control Office (CCO) duties.
    • Submit Feeder Requests For Service (FRFS) and Web Orders (WOs).
    • Prepare and submit completion reports (delayed service, exception, ready for use or in-effect report) within 72 hours of the service date as contained on the Telecommunications Service Request (TSR), Telecommunications Service Order (TSO) or Status of Acquisition Message (SAM).
    • Maintain paper or automated circuit history folders for all active circuits, trunks and equipment.
    • Follow applicable environmental guidelines when disposing of hardware or electronic equipment.
    • Follow applicable environmental guidelines when disposing of hardware or electronic equipment.
    • Obtain approval using authorized outage requests prior to a scheduled service interruption and inform the government point of contact when service has been restored.
    • Coordinate with all servicing communications facilities to include end point locations and Defense Red Switch Network Operations Center (DRSNOC) for circuit restoration and fault isolation.
    • Follow applicable environmental energy efficiency guidelines when purchasing new hardware or electronic equipment.

• Top Secret/SCI eligible.
• The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.
• Minimum IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M (i.e. – Sec CE).
• CCNA certification (or higher) required.
• Associate’s Degree (preferred) in a related field or the equivalent combination of related education, professional training or work experience (3 years).
• 3 years of experience in Network Administration (preferably in Air Force environment).
• Knowledge of common base-level (Air Force) communication and IT systems desired.
• Familiarity with Air Force Instructions (17 and 33 series) desired.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-starter – minimal supervision required.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.

Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States. 

Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. 

Telos and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.