Job Description:

• Supports networks and Cisco IOS and devices. Ability to configure networking and troubleshoot network issues via Cisco command line
• Perform network and firewall engineering (Palo Alto Networks appliances), monitoring and administration functions as required, provide initial analysis and troubleshooting on issues identified with network monitoring tools and provide troubleshooting support to end users on the network as well as other general networking tasks.
• Support the operation of Linux computer systems, including coordination with other system and network administration staff and program teams
• Conduct day-to-day system administration of the hardware and software for a modeling and simulation (M&S) system
• Provide hands-on system administration support, system maintenance and operations support
• Supports building, configuring, and troubleshooting software and hardware enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure up-grades
• Supports diagnosis and corrects computer, server, and network system issues
• Provides continuous status information to ensure lab specifications
• Responds to technical issues as they arise
• Ensure consistent technical direction and understanding between government and contractor staff
• Assist in conduct of top-level IT architecture trades and development
• Ensure consistent architectural IT application across the M&S products
• Ensure consistent IT processes, practices, and documentation across the M&S system
• Operations support: Five days a week, providing daily support for development and operation assets and willing to travel
• Work location is (HSV) Redstone Arsenal
• Domestic and foreign sites approximately 25% travel.
• Perform other IT duties as assigned
• Data collection, documentation, and reporting on all the above responsibilities as required. Perform other IT duties as assigned to realize mission success.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors or Associates degree and 8 years’ experience
• Must be able to build, configure and maintain Palo Alto firewalls using Panorama
• The candidate must be able to install, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain network equipment and servers secondarily
• Must be able to build and configure Cisco IOS and NX-OS switches and routers
• Must have experience with RHEL System Administration
• Must have at least one network certification e.g. Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or higher, Palo Alto PPCET (Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician) or higher or COMPTIA Network
• Must be able to support and build Ports, Protocols and Services (PPSM) documentation
• Candidates must comply with the experience, training, and certification requirements for DoD 8570 IAT level II employment (e.g., Security CE or higher)
• Desire to continue to learn and grow
• Active DoD Secret ClearancePreferred Requirements: