Sr. Network Administrator - SECRET - Kuwait

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Systems Administration
Location
Kuwait City, Kuwait

Travel Required:* ‎10-‎25% *

Requisition Type:* Regular *

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT's fastest long-standing
growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation
System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD
intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to
mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally
dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the Southwest Asia BICES-X
team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are
seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real
world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.
As a Senior Network Administrator, your role is to provide ‎24/‎7 time-sensitive
incident response to ensure the stability, integrity and efficient operation
of the in-house information systems that support the USBICES-X program. This
is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting and optimizing all
networked software associated operating systems. The selected candidate will
apply communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify,
communicate and resolves issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems
investments.
Responsibilities:
* Provides advice and training to end-users and less-experienced network personnel
* Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network incidents and problems.
* Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
* Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
* Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment associated with USBICES.
* Participates in special projects as assigned.
* Analyzes, administers, and maintains voice, video, and/or data communications networks.
* Manages the usage and performance of voice, video and/or data communications networks
* Maintains network to meet Enterprise Service Availability and Service Level Agreement requirements.
* Utilizes IT Service Management (ITSM) Principles to identify, categorize, prioritize, escalate, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents.
* Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security policies and procedures.
* Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
* ‎5+ years of experience.
* Must possess and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
* BA/BS degree - may substitute additional years of experience.
* Must possess a completed CCNA certification.
* Must meet DOD ‎8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
* Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)
* Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work.
* Experience working directly with hardware vendors involved in the incident resolution process.
* Provides Tier II support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
* Supports the timely escalation and communication of status to external and internal customers.
* Experience with various software systems and architectures, communications protocols: and network hardware devices.
* Experience with STIG patching, compliance, and other security activities
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Must possess a high degree of intelligence, competence, maturity, adaptability, resilience, integrity and initiative
* The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment.
* Must be willing to work shift work.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Completed CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise
* Knowledge and experience with VoIP/VTC collaboration systems
* Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices
* Knowledge and experience with Multicast and GRE Routing
* Knowledge of Virtualization technologies as they apply to networking: VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft
* Knowledge and experience with data center networking
* Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets
* Understanding of network virtualization
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