Network Administrator

NetworkAdministrator
Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) Information Technology Services Contract

About the Project

Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) provides employment and training opportunities toincarceratedindividuals through manufacturing services and technology programs that support federal agencies nationwide.

The Management Information Systems Branch (MISB) supports UNICORs enterprise technology environment including user support infrastructure networking cybersecurity and business systems. As UNICOR continues to modernize its technology environment the Service Desk Technician II will play a key role in supporting users maintaining system performance and ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.

Position Summary

KeenLogic is seeking a Network Administrator to support Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) a government corporation within the U.S. Department of Justice. The Network Administrator will support the design administration maintenance and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure and connectivity services. Working under the direction of the Government Lead Network Administrator this position is responsible for ensuring the reliability security and performance of network systems while supporting enterprise IT operations across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional with experience supporting network infrastructure diagnosing connectivity issues administering network devices and collaborating with infrastructure and support teams in a Microsoft-based enterprise environment.

This positionoperatesunder a hybrid remote work model and may require occasional onsite support and travel to UNICOR or Bureau of Prisons facilities as opportunity supports a federal contract with a one-year base period and fouroptionyears offering up to five years of continued Fortune 500-level benefits including health dental and vision insurance PTO 401(k) and life insurance.

Work Location

• Primarily Remote/Hybrid
• Potential support locations include:
  • Lexington KY
  • Washington DC (UNICOR Central Office)
  • Butner NC
  • Allenwood PA
  • Victorville CA

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• 8-hour shifts
• Start times between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
• Endtimesbetween 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Requirements

• 7years ofnetworkingexperience
• CompTIA Network certification
  • Can be used to substitute for 2 years of network experience
• Cisco CCNA Certification
  • Can be used to substitute for 3 years of network experience.

Required Technical Experience

• Enterprise Network Administration
• TCP/IP Networking
• DNS and DHCP Administration
• LAN/WAN Technologies
• Network Monitoring and Performance Management
• Router and Switch Configuration and Support
• Network Troubleshooting and Incident Resolution
• Network Security Principles and Access Management
• Microsoft Windows Server Environments
• Active Directory
• VPN Technologies and Remote Connectivity Support
• Network Hardware Installation and Maintenance
• Infrastructure Support and Systems Integration
• Microsoft-based Enterprise Environments
• Documentation and Network Configuration Management

Key Job Duties

• Install configure administer andmaintainenterprise network infrastructure including routers switches firewalls and related network devices.
• Monitornetwork performance availability andutilizationto ensure reliable and efficient operations across the enterprise environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues affecting users systems applications and infrastructure components.
• Configure and support LAN WAN VPN wireless and remote access technologies.
• Administer andmaintainDNS DHCP IP addressing and network access controls.
• Collaborate with system administrators service desk personnel and cybersecurity teams to resolve infrastructure and network-related issues.
• Perform network upgrades hardware replacements firmware updates and configuration changesin accordance withestablished procedures.
• Monitornetwork logs alerts and performance metrics to proactivelyidentifyand resolve issues.
• Support implementation of network security controls andassistwith vulnerability remediation and compliance initiatives.
• Maintainnetwork documentation diagrams inventories and configuration records.
• Assistwith planning testing and deployment of network infrastructure enhancements and modernization efforts.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end users and IT staffregardingnetwork-related issues and connectivity concerns.
• Support enterprise infrastructure projects and ensure network systemsremainaligned with operational and security requirements.
• Participate in disaster recovery continuity of operations and network resiliency planning activities.
• Supportnetwork installations maintenance activities troubleshooting efforts and operational requirements.