What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator (Cisco Network Engineer) position at Metalight Solutions Inc?
Job Title: Network Administrator (Cisco Network Engineer)
Location: Fairfax, VA 22030 (Onsite Northern Virginia)
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Work Location: 4890 Alliance Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030
Job Description
We are looking for a mid-level Network Administrator with 5 years of hands-on Cisco networking experience to join in Fairfax, VA. This is an onsite opportunity for someone seeking long-term career growth and who has a strong background in enterprise network infrastructure, routing, switching, troubleshooting, and network security.
The ideal candidate should be able to work independently, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and possess strong leadership and communication skills.
Required Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN network infrastructure.
- Configure and support Cisco routers, switches, and VLANs.
- Manage IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and network connectivity.
- Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
- Respond to Tier 1 & Tier 2 network incidents and perform break/fix activities.
- Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity issues.
- Support deployment of new network hardware and infrastructure upgrades.
- Maintain network documentation, inventory, and change management records.
- Assist with network design, implementation, and infrastructure improvements.
- Support cybersecurity initiatives, threat mitigation, and network hardening.
- Work closely with field maintenance teams on network implementation and troubleshooting.
Required Skills
- 5 years of Cisco Routing & Switching
- Strong experience with LAN/WAN technologies
- VLAN configuration and management
- TCP/IP Networking & Subnetting
- Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP)
- Network troubleshooting and integration
- Cisco network hardware deployment
- Enterprise network administration
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Skills
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity concepts
- DNS & DHCP
- Cisco Firepower / Cisco FMC
- Network Monitoring Tools
- Cable Management
- Infrastructure Solution Design
- Software Integration
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Preferred)
- Cisco Certifications (CCNA/CCNP) are highly preferred.
Salary : $50 - $65