IQUASAR LLC
Network Administrator
Full Time • Kirtland AFB, NM
We are seeking qualified, talented personnel to join their new team in a dynamic, client-focused environment supporting 7 classified and unclassified networks of approximately 150 end-users, 50 physical and virtual Windows Servers, 10 physical and virtual Linux Servers, 500 Desktop Operating Systems, 40 network switches, and 15 printers across 4 facilities.
Position: Network Administrator
Location: Kirtland AFB, NM (on-site)
Position Type: Full time
Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Key Responsibilities
Perform Systems Administration duties such as:
- Installing and configuring software and hardware.
- Managing network servers and technology tools.
- Setting up accounts, workstations and servers.
- Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
- Troubleshoot issues and outages under the guidance of the Government IT Lead.
- Ensure security through access controls, auditing and firewalls.
- Participate in upgrading systems with new releases and models.
- Help to specify system requirements and design solutions.
- Research and make recommendations on server system administration.
- Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies as they emerge.
- Ensure documentation is in place and accurate.
Perform Network Administration duties such as:
- Supporting, configuring, maintaining and upgrading networks and in house servers.
- Install and integrate new server hardware and applications while keeping an eye out for needed updates.
- Support and administer third-party applications and ensure network security and connectivity.
- Perform monitoring network performance and testing for weaknesses.
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
- Assisting the Government IT Lead in Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) resolving problems reported by end user.
- Help define network policies and procedures.
- Underlying Technologies.
The underlying technologies include, but are not limited to:
- Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems,
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux,
- VMWare Cloud Foundation,
- CA ArcServe Backup,
- ACAS (Nessus),
- SolarWinds Products,
- .Net Framework,
- Microsoft SQL Server,
- MySQL,
- Microsoft SharePoint Server, and
- CISCO Switches.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years’ experience with 2+ years working in a TS processing environment
- Working knowledge of layer 2 and 3 network principles
- Knowledge of PowerShell and WMI ArcServe backup software support and configuration
- Experience with maintaining on-site server hardware & software
- Experience configuring and implementing Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
- Experience working with Active Directory
- Knowledge of Cisco IOS commands to configure network equipment and troubleshoot issues
- Sound knowledge of VMware ESXi, vCenter, and related technologies
- Minimum DoD 8140 IAT-II (Sec+ CE) certification required
- Required to meet and maintain compliance with DoD 8140. This typically includes holding a baseline qualification certificate (e.g., Security+ or equivalent) appropriate to their primary IT role.
- Operational environment relies heavily on specific Computing Environments (CE), which traditionally require role-specific CE certifications (CCNA for Network Administrator).
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