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Job Location:
Amarillo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Amarillo TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: Network Administrator/Architect
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Network Architecture/Administr ()
Job Specialty: Network Administration
What Youll Do
As a Network Administrator/Architect you will be integral to a national security mission focused on maintaining the safety security and effectiveness of the United States nuclear weapons stockpile. Operating within the Network Operations team of the Information Technology (IT) organization this role involves designing implementing and managing complex network architectures ensuring high availability performance and security. Provide technical leadership in design implementation and management of a secure network infrastructure including switches routers firewalls and encryptors. This position requires a professional capable of both strategic architectural planning and providing senior-level guidance for hands-on operational support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Configure troubleshoot and maintain Palo Alto Networks firewalls including policy management.
- Design deploy manage and troubleshoot robust Cisco switching and routing environments encompassing core distribution and access layers.
- Manage and optimize Cisco VoIP Systems including call managers gateways and IP phones ensuring high-quality communication services.
- Manage and administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)for comprehensive network access control policy enforcement guest services and device profiling.
- Manage and maintain Cisco wireless network infrastructure including access points and controllers.
- Monitor network performance analyze traffic patterns and identify and resolve network issues proactively.
- Proactively monitor and update the network components operating system strictly adhering to stringent cybersecurity requirements vulnerability management protocols and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Develop and maintain network documentation including diagrams configurations and procedural guides.
- Provide essential after-hours support for critical emergencies and execute planned weekend maintenance activities demonstrating flexibility and commitment to continuous system uptime.
- Evaluate emerging networking technologies and solutions providing strategic recommendations to enhance security efficiency and scalability of integrated enterprise-wide systems.
- Collaborate closely with the IT Project Management Organization and the Chief Technology Office to meticulously plan execute and deliver complex technology solutions on schedule and within scope aligning with strategic IT initiatives.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
- OR Masters degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
- OR applicants without a bachelors degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
- Not Applicable
Preferred Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical aptitude and a proven track record in Network system administration demonstrated by the following core competencies:
- Bachelors degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of six years of relevant experience or a Masters degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
- Network design - In-depth knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of network software and hardware.
- Network security - Advanced understanding of how to deliver secure applications and environments. Stays current on trends in IT vulnerabilities and counter measures. Maintains security protections across all networked switches routers etc.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers and technical personnel across various departments and organizations.
- Ability to clearly and effectively present complex technical and operational information both verbally and in writing solve intricate technical problems and maintain vigilance regarding changes that may impact system security and operational integrity.
- Candidate must have in-depth demonstrated technical experience in the following areas:
- Experience with Cisco Switches / Routers
- Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
- Experience with Cisco ASA / FirePower
- Experience with Cisco VoIP
- Experience with Cisco ISE
- Experience with Cisco Wireless
- Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here
At Pantex you wont just find a jobyoull discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
- Network Architecture
