Core4ce is looking for a Network Administrator to join the team. The Network Administrator will configure, install, and support network hardware and software infrastructure in the support of the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The ideal candidate will have experience with managing and monitoring local area network (LAN) troubleshooting experience with core and edge switches. The candidate will ensure that all network equipment complies with industry and corporate standards as well as conduct routine preventative measures and implement and maintain network security and ensure security compliance. This role will be responsible for the planning and implementation of future IT development projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing and monitoring local area networks (LAN)
• Troubleshooting core and edge switches
• Planning and scheduling the installation of new or modified network hardware and systems
• Managing accounts and network rights
• Configures network hardware and software infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, and virtual devices in VMware
• Analyzes and resolves faults, ranging from major system crash to a forgotten password
• Ensuring systems availability, functionality, integrity, and efficiency; maintaining systems configuration
• Managing the installation and integration of system fixes, updates, and enhancements
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices

REQUIREMENTS

• Secret Clearance or eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance
• High School Diploma or GED
• 8570 IAT Level II Certification and CND Infrastructure Support within 6 months
• Demonstrating a solid understanding of firewalls, routers, switches, and other network technologies including Palo Alto and Cisco Firewalls
• Experience with LAN/WAN, VPN, IPS and associated technologies
• Experience with core and edge switching
• Experience with TCPDump, Wireshark and analyzing network traffic
• Understanding of essential network services such as DNS, SMTP, NTP, IMAP, and SNMP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Required Skills Required Experience

•Bachelor's degree required. • Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services required. • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service required. • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective processing and distribution of material required. • Knowledge of company product(s) and their uses required. • Knowledge of the metals industry required. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public required. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly a strong virtual presence and listening skills required. • Strong analytical and problem solving skills required. • Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, multiplication, ratios and proportions to practical situations required. • Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required. • Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and customers required. • Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications required.