Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator
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$ 112000 - 179000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals on our Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) Program. CAEIO provides IT Operations and Maintenance to modernize the legacy networks applications and databases supporting consular applications services globally.
The Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator will be a member of the CAEIO Network team responsible for working closely with other administrators DOS leadership and business stakeholders to develop and implement LAN/Wan solutions monitor network performance troubleshoot and remediate network failures use logs packet captures and command line queries to diagnose root causes of performance degradation and follow security guidelines to harden and protect the network.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical administrative and troubleshooting duties on network appliances.
- Perform firewall troubleshooting duties for Palo Alto Forcepoint Stonegate and Cisco firewalls.
- Provide network administration and troubleshooting duties for Cisco switches.
- Provide network tool engineering and administration duties.
- Work closely with other senior network and systems engineers building and maintaining complex networked appliances and systems.
- Manage all aspects of the patching/hardening process for all production and non-production environments.
- Prepare automation scripts in Ansible and MicroFocus NA using Bash Perl or Python.
- Provide technical leadership and technical guidance on projects.
- Provide Tier 2 engineering support for multiple environments.
- Deliver technical and user documentation as required.
- Provide on and off hours support.
Core Work Schedule: Monday Friday 7:00 AM ET - 3:30 PM ET (Flexible).
Work Location: This position is hybrid with remote work and one day per week in the office in Sterling VA. The number of days the individual works onsite is subject to change based on government/program requirements (for example surge support might require the individual to be in the office more than two days per week).
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET.
- Must have at least 5 years of IT networking experience.
- Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification with experience managing Cisco networks.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent communications skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Cisco CCNP certification.
- Experience analyzing logs and packet captures.
- Experience with and/or certifications in Palo Alto or F5.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
Education and Experience: High school diploma (or equivalent) and 12 years of experience; Associate degree and 10 years of experience; Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
