Vacancy expired!
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone in the Vandenberg Air Force Base/Lompoc area looking for work as a Network Administrator. This position is Full Time and Temp to Hire with the hours from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The pay rate for this position is $35-42/hr (DOE). If you are qualified and interested, submit a resume ASAP!
Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Collaborate with internal project team and vendors to design and implement a new network environment to support system virtualization, DMZ and other supporting network functions for the company
Develop process and procedures for administering and supporting the new network environment
Build, configure and maintain network environment including routers, switches, physical firewalls, virtual firewalls, load balancers, network security devices and other network equipment
Supervise subcontractors and vendors performing installations and configurations.
Collaborate with system engineers to transition existing systems into the virtualization environment and ensure network functionality
Provide hands on support for network environment
Coordinate the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
Apply advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with business practices
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience with IP networking
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the administration of Cisco routing, switching, load balancing, environments
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the administration of firewalls and load balancing environments
Experience in complex IT environments which incorporate traditional and non-traditional IT services
Experience administering network environments in a 24x7x365 mission critical environment
Experience supporting 24x7x365 mission critical IT infrastructure
Experience in transitioning organizations from standalone to virtualized environments
Knowledge of VMware network administration concepts, practices and procedures
Experience with system security and best practices
Applicable certifications, preferred: o Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
o VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization (VCP-NV 2020)
o Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
Prefer experience with supporting enterprise datacenter hardware and software including: o Dell VXRail platform
o VMware NSX
o Cisco: Nexus platform, Catalyst platform, Cisco Data Center Network Manager, Secure Network Server, Identity Services Engine
o F5 load balancers
o Palo Alto: physical and virtual firewalls, IDS, WildFire
o Aruba: AP Capacity, Controller Policy Enforcement Firewall, Aruba Controller RFProtect, Airwave with RAPIDS and VisualRF
Experience in complex, multivendor networking environments, preferred
Familiarity with DISA STIGs and RMF/DIACAP frameworks, preferred
Excellent time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, partner, and collaborate with team members
Aptitude to pick up new concepts and technology rapidly and the ability to explain it to all stakeholders
Analytical and creative problem solving skills for design and testing of systems
Familiarity with securing server environments in a regulated industry
The ability to lift 30 lbs.
Current Security+ or other DoD 8570 Certification
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
Must have and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
We as well as our client are equal opportunity employers, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Any offer of employment is contingent on receipt of a satisfactory background check, which will include a review of the applicant’s criminal history. No applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of a criminal offense. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for will be considered.
