Job DescriptionWe connect our employees with some of the best opportunities around.Time and again, our employees tell us that the most important thing we offer is respect. Federal Staffing Solutions puts people to work in all types of jobs. When you work with us, you build a relationship with a team of employment professionals in your community who have, in turn, built professional relationships with the businesses that are hiring.We are looking for a Network Administrator to work in Colorado Springs, CO supporting our client.Clearance: Top SecretSalary: $80,000
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High School Diploma is required and 5 + years of experience. At least 3 years of experience must be in Network Administration or similar field.
- Candidate must be familiar with Cisco IOS, IP routing protocols, long haul communication transport, network test equipment and NSA type 1 encryption devices.
- Must have CCNA,CCNP or Juniper Certification prior to start date.
- Must have a current Security+ required by DoD 8570 / 8140.
- Must have a current TOP SECRET clearance and be eligible for SCI
- Must have solid technical skills and experience with a variety of network protocols, software, and hardware involved in LAN and WAN operations.
- Requires strong troubleshooting, analytic and diagnostic skills, along with good communication abilities.
- Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
- Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN's, Port Security, Thin Configs).
- Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
- Requires comprehensive knowledge of Inline Network Encrypting technologies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Prior experience dealing with military and government customers.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education.
- Clearance: TS/SCI
- Cisco classes or certification(s), familiarity with IP Multicast, Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling Standards, DoD cryptographic equipment (e.g. TACLANE) is a plus.
- Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
- Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
- CCNP or equivalent Juniper Certification.
Essential Requirements:US Citizenship is required.Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
JOB SUMMARY:- The job of the Network Administrator is to ensure the daily operation and maintenance of a dispersed network that provides services from the user distribution layer through a dispersed core.
- A firm understanding of routing and switching technologies along with security implementation and best practices will be used daily.