National Security Agency ยท 2 days ago
Network Manager - Entry to Mid Level (MD, TX)
The National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking Network Managers to oversee the design and maintenance of its network of specialized hardware. The role involves planning, designing, managing configurations, identifying network faults, and restoring services in a high-performance computing environment.
National Security
Responsibilities
Collaborate with team members and help prioritize requests from researchers and mission organizations
Assist in the planning, design, and documentation of the compute, network, and storage environment
Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software, fault diagnosis, and restoration after faults
Establish and maintain professional relationships with partnering network managers and system administrators, customers, and professional colleagues both internal and external to the Agency
Qualification
Required
Degree must be in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security)
Relevant experience must be in using specialized test equipment and network analysis tools (e.g., ping trace-route, network management software, and loopbacks)
Other experience can include network engineering (i.e., design/analysis of networks, routers, switches, firewalls, protocol), network system administration, or installing and configuring networks, routers, and firewalls
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience
FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
Preferred
Holding any network and security certifications is desired (i.e. Linux, CompTIA, CISSP, CCIE, CCDE, etc.)
Benefits
NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
National Security Agency
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