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MetroStar · 3 days ago

Part-time/Weekend Network Administrator (6327)

Washington, DC

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$62/hr - $69/hr

5+ years exp

MetroStar is a company focused on delivering exceptional technology services through talented individuals. The Network Administrator will support secure network technologies within the Department of State, focusing on maintenance, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to enhance network reliability and efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningManagement ConsultingMobileSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and improving the network reliability, availability and performance

Continuously monitor network performance, availability, and security using NOC monitoring tools

Respond to network alerts, diagnose failures, and implement corrective actions

Develop and update NOC processes, playbooks, and incident response plans

Apply security patches, updates, and firewall configurations

Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, documentation, and inventory records

Manage and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices

Conduct thorough security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement

Investigate security incidents to determine root causes and implement remediation strategies

Conduct threat intelligence analysis to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats

Perform real-time analysis of security logs and network traffic for anomalies

Work Cisco switch, router and firewall infrastructure and technologies

Interface with customers to resolve network and connectivity related issues

Qualification

Network securityNOC experienceCisco equipmentNetwork monitoring toolsTCP/IPNetwork communicationsHigh-level networking certificationsIncident managementService desk operationsSoft skills

Required

An Active TS/SCI security clearance

5+ years of experience with experience managing the provisioning, installation, and support of network communications

5+ years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, network security, and cloud networking

5+ years of experience in a NOC environment

Understanding of network communications standards and concepts, to include: Physical layer media (copper, fiber), Ethernet (switching, spanning-tree, media access-control (MAC) addressing), TCP/IP (UDP vs TCP, subnetting, DHCP, gateway, access-control lists), Higher-level protocols (DNS, IPSec, HTTP)

Experience with implementation and operation of cross-domain solutions

Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

Experience with NOC tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, or Wireshark

Knowledge/experience in administering network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar, and Splunk. ManageEngine experience a plus

Hands-on experience with Cisco equipment – Switch, router configuration

An understanding of working in a secure federal environment

A High-level networking and network security certifications: CISSP, CCNA, MCSE, Security+ or equivalent

You are familiarity with ITIL frameworks, incident management, and service desk operations

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Parental Leave and dependent care

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Company

MetroStar

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MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations.

Founded in 1999

Reston, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees