Network Administrator - Telequest Communications, Inc.

Position Summary:

We are excited to announce an opening for a skilled and proactive Network Administrator with security clearance for a prestigious client. This role is crucial for maintaining and optimizing the corporate IT infrastructure in alignment with company policies and procedures. If you are a dedicated IT professional with a passion for network security and performance, we want you to join our team and make an impact!

Key Responsibilities:

• User Support: Provide direct assistance to users for network and application software issues, ensuring seamless operation and user satisfaction.
• Network Security: Implement robust network access policies, monitor user behavior, and analyze network traffic to ensure compliance with security protocols.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Physically install and maintain network equipment and interior cabling, ensuring a reliable and efficient network setup.
• Financial Oversight: Contribute to budget planning and monitoring expenses to meet financial requirements.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with industry trends by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and engaging with professional networks and organizations.
• Confidentiality: Protect organizational value by maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Goal Achievement: Take ownership of new and varied requests, continuously seeking opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Flexible Scheduling: Work some evenings and weekends to implement network changes when the network is least utilized.
• Scheduled Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance, backups, and continuous monitoring tasks to ensure optimal network performance.
• Incident Response: Assist in the restoration of IT resources and infrastructure as a vital member of the incident response team.
• Policy Compliance: Audit IT policies and procedures to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Additional Roles: May include responsibilities as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO).

Supervision:

• This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Network Design and Implementation: Expertise in designing and implementing efficient network systems.
• Performance Tuning: Skilled in optimizing network performance for peak efficiency.
• Problem Solving & Strategic Planning: Strong analytical skills to address and solve complex network issues strategically.
• Technical Proficiency: In-depth understanding of network operations, protocols, and technologies such as Microsoft Client, Server, Active Directory, Exchange, Hyper-V, and Linux.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical Support: Aptitude for supporting general end-user computer usage inquiries.
• Self-Direction: Ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects on time independently.
• Risk Management Framework: Knowledge of RMF is essential.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to mentor and effectively work with end users.

Education, Experience, and Training:

• Educational Background: Minimum Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of verified work experience in the same.
• Technical Experience: Experience with Microsoft technologies, general network operations, and protocols such as DHCP, DNS, subnetting, etc. Linux experience is a plus.
• IT Systems Maintenance: General IT systems maintenance experience and inside plant network wiring experience.
• Security Roles: Experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or Manager (ISSM) is desired.
• ITAR Compliance: Must be able to work with ITAR data without a license.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Office environment with extensive computer usage.
• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Special Note:

This job description provides a dynamic outline of the core responsibilities and requirements for this role. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties as requested. Acceptance of employment based on this description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Job Type: Full Time