What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator II position at NetImpact Strategies?
Job Description
Our company is seeking an experienced Network Administrator II to manage and maintain the agency's Cisco-based network infrastructure. You will oversee deployment, configuration, support of routers, switches, firewalls, network cabling, and software-defined networking, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability. Your role ensures a robust and secure network environment that integrates with enterprise IT systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Cisco network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls
- Manage copper and fiber network cabling and related infrastructure
- Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure minimal downtime and efficient resource use
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to connectivity, performance, and security
- Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to Cisco devices and cloud networking systems
- Maintain thorough documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate network solutions with broader enterprise systems
- Respond to network alerts and triage infrastructure incidents
- Create and maintain network diagrams and configuration documentation for change and configuration management
- Provide technical support for emerging network technologies, such as VoIP, wireless, data center, and SDN
- Research and recommend new network technologies and improvements for organizational benefit
- Handle hardware installation and configuration of on‑prem network systems
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
- CCNP certification or at least 7 years of experience in LAN/WAN, wireless, VoIP, data center, and SDN administration
- Proven expertise with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, including configuration and troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of network cabling infrastructure (copper and fiber)
- Experience monitoring and optimizing network performance
- Skilled at resolving complex connectivity, performance, and security issues
- Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS or Azure
- Experience with Cisco VoIP, wireless controllers, and SDN platforms
- Knowledge of network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center)
- Proficiency with network protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, GLBP) and Layer 2/3 technologies (STP, VLANs)
- Experience producing configuration documentation and network diagrams using Visio or similar
About Us
Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies
- Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
- Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
- Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year, and observe ten (10) federal holidays
- Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
- Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications!
- Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024!
- Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!
ABOUT US
NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.