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Network Administrator / Network Engineer

Network Administrator / Network Engineer

Node.DigitalArlington, VA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Network Administrator / Network Engineer

Location : Arlington, VA

Must have an active Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Node is seeking a motivated network engineer to implement, maintain and support the lab network infrastructure.

Responsibilities :

  • Leverage advanced analytical and technical skills to design and implement infrastructure solutions that enhance mission execution and support command decision-making.
  • Support the integration of new technologies and equipment within lab environments, including development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
  • Assess network topology and device configurations, identify critical security vulnerabilities, and recommend security best practices.
  • Provide user support for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) such as Citrix, as well as MacOS and iOS platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve a broad range of technical issues, from basic to complex network problems
  • Implement granular access controls, monitor system performance and accessibility, establish and maintain backup protocols, and ensure system security.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex enterprise storage issues across local and wide area networks, including replication strategy support and remediation of storage-related incidents.
  • Design, build, and maintain robust network environments by configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as updating network devices and performing IP address audits.
  • Ensure optimal network performance by troubleshooting issues, enforcing system standards, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize infrastructure.
  • Secure network systems through policy enforcement, access controls, and continuous monitoring.

Requirements

Required Skills :

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS / SCI clearance is preferred
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • 5+ years of directly relevant experience in network administration
  • Proficiency with multiple operating systems, including Linux / Unix and MacOS
  • Strong knowledge and experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
  • Experience and knowledge of networking and network administration
  • Skilled in working with virtual desktop environments (Citrix, VMware)
  • Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

    • Desired Skills :

  • Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco switches
  • Experience with converged infrastructure solutions (e.g., FlexPod) and NetApp storage systems
  • Proficiency with Cisco Intersight, vCenter, and virtualization automation / optimization
  • Strong documentation skills for technical procedures and SOPs
  • Capable of creating and maintaining network diagrams
  • Demonstrated experience in network design, implementation, and performance tuning
  • Project management capabilities and excellent time-management skills
  • Expertise in hardening network devices and infrastructure for enhanced security

    • Required Education :

    BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7+ years network administration, network engineering or systems administration experience.

    Desired Certifications :

  • Sec+
  • Network+
  • CCNA

    • Company Overview :

    Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

    Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include :

    OUR CORE VALUES

    Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

    Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

    We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

    Our mantra is “ ~Simple

  • Secure
  • Speed~ ” in delivery of innovative services and solutions

    • Benefits

    We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life
  • Health Saving Account
  • 401K
  • Three weeks of PTO
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Approved Online Training
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