Network Administrator II

Our company is seeking an experienced Network Administrator II to manage and maintain the agencys Cisco-based network infrastructure. You will oversee deployment configuration support of routers switches firewalls network cabling and software-defined networking ensuring optimal performance security and availability. Your role ensures a robust and secure network environment that integrates with enterprise IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install configure and maintain Cisco network devices including routers switches and firewalls
• Manage copper and fiber network cabling and related infrastructure
• Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure minimal downtime and efficient resource use
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to connectivity performance and security
• Apply patches updates and security configurations to Cisco devices and cloud networking systems
• Maintain thorough documentation of network configurations policies and procedures
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate network solutions with broader enterprise systems
• Respond to network alerts and triage infrastructure incidents
• Create and maintain network diagrams and configuration documentation for change and configuration management
• Provide technical support for emerging network technologies such as VoIP wireless data center and SDN
• Research and recommend new network technologies and improvements for organizational benefit
• Handle hardware installation and configuration of onprem network systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field
• CCNP certification or at least 7 years of experience in LAN/WAN wireless VoIP data center and SDN administration
• Proven expertise with Cisco routers switches and firewalls including configuration and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of network cabling infrastructure (copper and fiber)
• Experience monitoring and optimizing network performance
• Skilled at resolving complex connectivity performance and security issues
• Excellent documentation communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS or Azure
• Experience with Cisco VoIP wireless controllers and SDN platforms
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds Cisco DNA Center)
• Proficiency with network protocols (EIGRP OSPF BGP HSRP GLBP) and Layer 2/3 technologies (STP VLANs)
• Experience producing configuration documentation and network diagrams using Visio or similar

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first we offer comprehensive medical dental & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team

• Invest in your future 401(k) Plan Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required

• Work hard play hard we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year and observeten (10) federal holidays

• Pawsitively pawesome Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families too!)

• Invest in your education Tuition reimbursement internal training programs & company-sponsored industry certifications!

• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019 20 & 2024!

• Have fun and celebrate and give back Team building activities community volunteering quarterly HQ days wellness events happy hours family fun events and more!

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful transformative and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive tailored solutions that are both mindful of the clients culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpacts core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting Process Automation Cloud DevSecOps Data and Analytics and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpacts policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individuals disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability as defined in the ADA or applicable law who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpacts online employment application please contact.