Sr. Network Administrator II (6364)

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 120000 - 152000

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Sr. Network Administrator II youll support all areas of secure network technologies in a dynamic operational IT environment within the Department of state including maintenance provisioning and deployment functions. You will use network monitoring tools to troubleshoot analyze and resolve technical problems. You will also play a critical role in troubleshooting network issues analyzing performance data and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.

We know that you cant have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us then check out the job description below!

What youll do:

Supervise daily shift activities (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) and coordinate other shift analysts for a seamless handover.
Responsible for evaluating maintaining and improving the network reliability availability and performance
Continuously monitor network performance availability and security using NOC monitoring tools.
Respond to network alerts diagnose failures and implement corrective actions.
Develop and update NOC processes playbooks and incident response plans.
Apply security patches updates and firewall configurations.
Maintain up-to-date network diagrams documentation and inventory records.
Manage and configure routers switches firewalls and other network devices.
Conduct thorough security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Investigate security incidents to determine root causes and implement remediation strategies.
Conduct threat intelligence analysis to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats.
Perform real-time analysis of security logs and network traffic for anomalies.
Work with Cisco switch router and firewall infrastructure and technologies
Interface with customers to resolve network and connectivity related issues

What youll need to succeed:

You have an active TS/SCI clearance
7 years of experience with experience managing the provisioning installation and support of network communications
7 years of experience with advanced troubleshooting network security and cloud networking
You have 7 years of experience in a NOC environment.
Understanding of network communications standards and concepts to include:
- Physical layer media (copper fiber)
- Ethernet (switching spanning-tree media access-control (MAC) addressing)
- TCP/IP (UDP vs TCP subnetting DHCP gateway access-control lists
- Higher-level protocols (DNS IPSec HTTP)
Experience with implementation and operation of cross-domain solutions.
Understanding of TCP/IP DNS DHCP VLANs and routing protocols (BGP OSPF EIGRP).
Experience with NOC tools like SolarWinds Nagios Zabbix PRTG or Wireshark.
Knowledge/experience in administering network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar and Splunk. ManageEngine experience a plus
Hands-on experience with Cisco equipment Switch router configuration
An understanding of working in a secure federal environment
A High-level networking and network security certifications: CISSP CCNA MCSE Security or equivalent
You are familiarity with ITIL frameworks incident management and service desk operations.

SALARY RANGE: $120000 - $152000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include:

Performance-based bonuses
Company-paid training and/or certifications
Referral bonuses

To apply for this position please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

Health dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Parental Leave and dependent care
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said we are big fans of our people. Thats why we offer a generous benefits package professional growth and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus check out our accolades.

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As a Sr. Network Administrator II youll support all areas of secure network technologies in a dynamic operational IT environment within the Department of state including maintenance provisioning and deployment functions. You will use network monitoring tools to troubleshoot analyze and resolve techn...

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us then check out the job description below!

What youll do:

Supervise daily shift activities (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) and coordinate other shift analysts for a seamless handover.
Responsible for evaluating maintaining and improving the network reliability availability and performance
Continuously monitor network performance availability and security using NOC monitoring tools.
Respond to network alerts diagnose failures and implement corrective actions.
Develop and update NOC processes playbooks and incident response plans.
Apply security patches updates and firewall configurations.
Maintain up-to-date network diagrams documentation and inventory records.
Manage and configure routers switches firewalls and other network devices.
Conduct thorough security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Investigate security incidents to determine root causes and implement remediation strategies.
Conduct threat intelligence analysis to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats.
Perform real-time analysis of security logs and network traffic for anomalies.
Work with Cisco switch router and firewall infrastructure and technologies
Interface with customers to resolve network and connectivity related issues

What youll need to succeed:

You have an active TS/SCI clearance
7 years of experience with experience managing the provisioning installation and support of network communications
7 years of experience with advanced troubleshooting network security and cloud networking
You have 7 years of experience in a NOC environment.
Understanding of network communications standards and concepts to include:
- Physical layer media (copper fiber)
- Ethernet (switching spanning-tree media access-control (MAC) addressing)
- TCP/IP (UDP vs TCP subnetting DHCP gateway access-control lists
- Higher-level protocols (DNS IPSec HTTP)
Experience with implementation and operation of cross-domain solutions.
Understanding of TCP/IP DNS DHCP VLANs and routing protocols (BGP OSPF EIGRP).
Experience with NOC tools like SolarWinds Nagios Zabbix PRTG or Wireshark.
Knowledge/experience in administering network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar and Splunk. ManageEngine experience a plus
Hands-on experience with Cisco equipment Switch router configuration
An understanding of working in a secure federal environment
A High-level networking and network security certifications: CISSP CCNA MCSE Security or equivalent
You are familiarity with ITIL frameworks incident management and service desk operations.

SALARY RANGE: $120000 - $152000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include: