What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator position at VTG Defense?
We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Administrator to join our team supportingUSAFA. The Network Administrator supports the client by supporting and maintaining the organization'snetwork infrastructure. The candidate will possess hands-on experience with network infrastructure devicesand supporting wireless networks. The candidate will possess communication, critical thinking, problemsolving, organizational and interpersonal skills. The candidate must have the ability to multitask and solvetechnical problems. This job requires you to be on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.
What will you do?
Maintain and administer the infrastructure assets or equipment which include routers, firewalls,switches, servers, and wireless devices
Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis; troubleshoot networkproblems and escalate problems as appropriate
Manage events in multiple systems, applications, and other priorities by exercising multi-tasking skillsand critical thinking
Research industry best practices and innovative ideas leading to continuous improvement of theenvironment and provide recommendations to the client
Maintain network documentation including topologies and diagrams
Assist in network design, implementation, and maintenance
Maintain stable and consistent connectivity and redundancy across identified network components
Monitor and maintain existing wireless infrastructure
Assist with implementing 802.1X, DLP, DNS, and DHCP services
Do you have what it takes?
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or similar degree/experience
Experience with networking, firewalls, routers, switches, servers, access points, and wireless devices
Experience supporting and maintaining network and wireless devices
Secret security clearance
Must be a US citizen
Desired Qualifications:
DoD 8140 (DoD 8570) IAT II CCNA certification
Understanding of data flows and interconnections between multiple systems within the networkenvironment
Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organizedmanner through verbal, written, and/or visual means
Understanding of optimizing applications to reduce impact on resources
Understanding knowledge of 802.11 (wireless technologies)
VTG's estimated starting pay range is $80,000-$115,000, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Salary : $80,000 - $115,000
