• The best and brightest personnel 

• Work at a high operations tempo 

• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions 

• An attitude that balances “I can make it better” with “As long as we succeed” 

• Formally track all tasks, to include assigned by, suspense, status and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request. 

• Create one or two products beyond the client requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation. 

• Master position tasks within 30 days and exceed requirements within 60 days. 

·         Design and configure network hardware and software components

·         Monitor and maintain the integrity and security of the organization’s network, systems, and data.

·         Troubleshoot network and system issues promptly, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and disruptions.

·         Collaborate with the IT team to deploy new software, patches and upgrades to network devices and systems.

·         Implement and manage network access controls, ensuring data protection and compliance with security policies.

·         Proactively identify potential network and system vulnerabilities and take appropriate measures to enhance overall security.

·         Monitor network performance, analyze trends, and propose improvements to optimize efficiency and user experience.

·         Work closely with the IT team to provide technical support, ensuring timely resolutions to IT related issues.

·         Document network configurations, system changes, and standard operating procedures for future reference.

·         Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, or similar network equipment.

·         Knowledge of network security best practices and tools.

·         Participate in major network installations and upgrades.

·         Ability to troubleshoot complex network problems.

·         Interface with vendors to maintain licenses and to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.

·         Provide recommendations on network interfaces and configurations.

Conduct routine high-priority network problem identification and high-priority corrective actions..

·         Perform network hardware troubleshooting; and, when appropriate and economically feasible, perform network hardware repairs.

·         Interface with the Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRNET), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), Defense Messaging System, and other networks, as required.

·         Assist the Government IT Office by providing engineering, technical, and management consultant support for CDM requirements.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience conducting IT network administration supporting classified and unclassified system environments. 

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience conducting IT engineering focused on operations and maintenance of network equipment, HW, SW, and communications support systems. 

• IAT Level 2 certified (w/a minimum of Security +CE) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M. 

• Cisco hardware experience (routers, switches, etc.) 

• Good verbal and written communications skills, able to communicate systems engineering and IT information to customers in easy to understand terms. 

• Good customer service skills. 

• At least one (CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISP, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CSSP) 

• Experience supporting DoD, the military, or the Federal Government. 

• Highly-motivated self-starters 

• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts 

• Individuals who have a “let me try” attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward 

• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve (“let me try again”) 

• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.