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TekSynap · 1 day ago

Senior Network Administrator w/Secret Clearance

US-VA-Radford

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands the pace of technology and the need for a well-planned information management environment. They are seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design, implement, and support complex networking solutions while ensuring compliance with security requirements.

ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support complex networking solutions across multiple customer environments and locations

Lead the planning, deployment, and maintenance of new network infrastructure and configurations

Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and policies to support consistent and secure network operations

Monitor and tune network performance, ensuring systems are hardened and compliant with security requirements

Analyze network utilization and performance metrics using tools like SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Palo Alto Panorama, and others

Manage firmware upgrades and conduct preventive maintenance for vendor equipment across the data center

Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto Firewalls and Cisco network devices, including Nexus, Catalyst, ASR, ISR routers, and Cisco Firepower

Support software/hardware integrations and recommend improvements for expanding and upgrading the existing enterprise environment

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure optimal operation and scalability of network systems

Assist in the lifecycle management of network equipment and services, including documentation and version control

Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge and assisting team members in solving technical issues

Qualification

Palo Alto FirewallsCisco technologiesNetwork monitoring toolsNetwork automationCybersecurity complianceSoftware-Defined NetworkingCompTIA Security+Scripting toolsTechnical documentationTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Three (3) years of experience designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining complex networking infrastructures

Three (3) years of experience configuring, maintaining, and migrating Palo Alto Firewalls

Three (3) years of experience using network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Palo Alto Panorama, Men and Mice)

Five (5) years of hands-on experience with Cisco technologies: Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K, 5K, and 2K), Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Aggregation Services Router (ASR) and Integrated Services Router (ISR) routers, and Cisco Firepower

Three (3) years of experience or working knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Three (3) years of experience writing and maintaining SOPs, DR procedures, and documentation for common problem resolution

Three (3) years of experience with network automation and scripting tools (Python, Perl, TCL, Ansible)

Three (3) years of experience supporting cybersecurity compliance including STIGs, SRGs, RMF, SCA-V, and CORA assessments

Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills

CompTIA Security+

Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., MCSE, Server+, CCNA, RedHat, Palo, etc.) – can be waived for 30 days after project join date

Secret – IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation

U.S. Citizen