Description

SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide. We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced individual who is hard working with the ability to excel in a challenging, fast-paced government contractor environment. The work location is remote.

OVERVIEW

The Network Administrator (Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud / CenturyLink) is part of the team supporting the Veterans Affairs Time and Attendance System (VATAS) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This is a telework position with 10% travel to Sterling, Virginia and/or Santa Clara, California.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the team’s Senior System Administrator (AWS GovCloud) to migrate approximately 25 servers (Web-TA, database, and application) from CenturyLink data centers to AWS GovCloud (VA Enterprise Cloud). Assists with hosting support.
• Performs both cloud and traditional data center network administration tasks.
• Manages AWS network connectivity and monitors and identifies issues as they occur.
• Utilizes AWS automated scripts to create AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, Internet gateways, routing, and network Access Control Lists (ACLs).
• Administers the transitioning of Domain Name System (DNS) settings to the new environments. Coordinates DNS settings with other administrators.
• Processes updates as requested for network changes and connectivity issues following all change and configuration management processes.
• Manages Internet Protocol (IP) addresses needed for VATAS.
• Configures all network interfaces to include trusted internet connections and network connections between systems such as VATAS and HRSmart.
• Assists with the operations and maintenance of approximately 25 servers in CenturyLink data centers and the AWS GovCloud.
• Ensures that all networking components of VATAS are maintained at an established baseline and updated with the latest security patches, upgrades, and encryption as required.
• Conducts network and system administration tasks such as monitor and maintain network logs; perform secure file transfers; and process backups and restores.
• Assists with help desk support activities such as responding to critical network stoppage requests and monitoring the ticketing system.
• Conducts VATAS Network Capacity Planning.
• Creates and maintains VATAS network and application topology diagrams.
• Helps design and validate existing network plans.
• Abides by all established administration processes and procedures as listed in the VA 6500 as well as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as well as any appropriate networks administration processes and procedures provided by VA.
• Assists with the review, coordination, and routing of all access control requests for approval.
• Assists with administration of Active Directory environment, including account management, group policy management, and server baselining for all operating systems.
• Audits network access.
• Follows Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) methodology, as well as related NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-162, VA 6500, and other guidance.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (IT)-related field is required with 3 years of experience. Seven additional years of experience may be substituted for education.
• Must have experience in conducting routine network administration tasks.
• Must have experience in maintaining and troubleshooting a wide variety of systems and networks.
• Must have knowledge of several debugging protocols and processes.
• Experience with analyzing and resolving Network Security.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems and issues identified by customers and quickly implement corrective actions.
• Must be proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Skype, and SharePoint.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD to obtain and maintain a Veteran Affairs Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5 years of experience as a network administrator.
• Knowledge of WebTA, RHEL, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CloudWatch, AWS security groups, ServiceNow, and AWS networking infrastructure.
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs is highly desired.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with SBG, Inc., please email recruiting@sbgts.com or call (703) 299-9093. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.