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NT Concepts · 1 day ago

Network Administrator

Vienna, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

NT Concepts is an innovative company dedicated to solving critical challenges in National Security. They are seeking a Network Administrator to support the DoD enterprise Military Housing system, which involves managing network devices, monitoring network performance, and ensuring compliance with security policies.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in configuring and managing network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls

Support VPN connections, firewall rule changes, and network access control under guidance

Monitor network health, performance, and security using established tools and processes

Help troubleshoot connectivity and latency issues in coordination with senior staff

Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and configuration records

Participate in patching, upgrades, and other routine maintenance activities

Ensure work aligns with DoD security policies and federal IT standards

Utilize network analysis tools to identify and mitigate performance problems in the network

Monitor services with log aggregations, automated analysis, reporting, and alerting in support of incident detection and response

Qualification

CompTIA Security+ certificationNetworking knowledgeNetwork analysis toolsLAN/WAN operationsProject planningInterpersonal skillsMS Office proficiencyTeamworkProblem-solving skills

Required

BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent professional/educational experience

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain/maintain Top-Secret clearance

US citizenship is required

Must be local to the DC Metro area with the ability to travel to Norfolk, VA as needed

Must have or obtain a CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8140-equivalent certification within 6 months of hire

Foundational knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, etc.)

Strong interest in supporting secure networks within a federal environment

Ability to follow direction, document work clearly, and learn from senior engineers

Ability to utilize network analysis tools to resolve routine network performance problems

Working knowledge of the theory and practice underlying LAN/WAN network operations

Prior experience with Cat5, Cat6, Fiber, Network Switches, and patch panels

Experience with project and task planning to include scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment

Problem-solving skills to identify, mitigate, and/or solve network challenges

Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate, and create consensus

MS Office suite proficiency, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Ability to provide clear, accurate, and simple explanations of technical procedures and processes to audiences of varying degrees of technical proficiency

Ability to work in a team environment