As the Network/Systems Administrator you will design and plan network communications systems. Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conduct testing of network design. Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
• Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate systems administration tasks.
• Manages and supports secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
• Performs or assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing production problems; corrects identified problems.
• Performs systems security administration functions, including creating user profiles and accounts.
• Provides monitoring and primary response and intervention for information technology related security incidents and violations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree in Information Technology (military experience as a network admin or system admin can substitute for the Associates degree).
• 5 years network administration experience.
• 3 years system administration experience
• Experience with MS Windows Server 2012, Exchange Server 2016, and Active Directory.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or CompTIA Network+ (must provide copy of certification).
• Demonstrate competence with the following protocols and technologies: Routing protocols (BGP, BGP VPNv4, EIGRP OSPF, MPLS and VRF) and Multicast protocols (PIM, MSDP and MBGP). Switching protocols (spanning tree, MISTP, PVST, RPVST+, VTP, MAB, VLAN and private VLAN). DMVPN technologies (NHRP phase 3, per tunnel QOS, IKE, IPSEC, EZVPN and site-to-site VPN).
• Medically/Physically fit for deployment with U.S. Military Forces Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), under the provisions of USCENTCOM Medical Standards.
• Possess a valid and current U.S. Passport and Driver’s License.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with VMWare
• Prior military experience and/or experience supporting military forces in Iraq and/or Afghanistan
• CCNA
• CCNP
• MCTS
• MCITP
• CompTIA Security+

 LOCATION: Primary work location: Amman, Jordan. Possible TDY support to Iraq/Djibouti/Qatar.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 100%

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: Top Secret/SCI

DURATION OF EFFORT:  Multi-year

WORK HOURS: 84 hours per week

IAP – INGENUITY AND PURPOSE

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AS A LEADING INTERNATIONAL SERVICES COMPANY FOR MORE THAN 65 YEARS, IAP PROVIDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS TO U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS.  A WORLD-CLASS LEADER IN PROVIDING SEASONED PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, IAP LEVERAGES AND INTEGRATES ITS CAPABILITIES – IT & COMMUNICATIONS, AVIATION & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, POWER SOLUTIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE & LOGISTICS - TO PROVIDE SAFE, INNOVATIVE, AND RELIABLE SOLUTIONS TO MEET CUSTOMERS' DIVERSE AND COMPLEX CHALLENGES.  WITH 2,500 TEAM MEMBERS, IAP OPERATES IN MORE THAN 110 LOCATIONS IN 27 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE AND MAINTAINS OFFICES IN THE WASHINGTON D.C. AREA, FLORIDA, MARYLAND, OKLAHOMA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, AND THE MIDDLE EAST.  LEARN MORE AT WWW.IAPWS.COM.

IAP IS AN EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS.  

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR STATUS AS A PROTECTED VETERAN. 

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