Intermediate Network Administrator / Engineer, Level II

22nd Century Technologies - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Intermediate Network Administrator / Engineer, Level II is responsible for providing IT support and services to SAF/SA networks, ensuring high network availability and stability. This role involves managing network equipment, user accounts, and server environments, as well as performing regular backups and software installations. The position requires a focus on compliance with security protocols and effective communication with government representatives regarding network access and downtime reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a 98% network availability for all SAF/SA Networks, reporting downtime in the Monthly Status Report.
• Reconfigure network switches as necessary and manage port activation/deactivation for proper connectivity.
• Provide access to data storage information for outside agency users as directed by the government representative.
• Monitor servers to ensure a stable environment and server availability.
• Add user accounts and set group and file permissions.
• Create, manage, and troubleshoot user accounts and network access issues.
• Manage, install, and troubleshoot all network equipment, including printers and scanners.
• Manage group policy settings and perform daily backups for all servers.
• Install required software programs using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
• Configure and maintain the Storage Area Network (SAN) environments.
• Administer and maintain the Windows Software Update Server (WSUS) for software updates and hotfixes.
• Manage the VMWare environment, ensuring virtual servers are kept patched as needed.
• Administer and install required Server Certificates mandated by the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Team.

Requirements

• CompTIA Security+ certification
• CCNA certification
• Experience in network administration and engineering
• Strong troubleshooting skills for network and server issues
• Knowledge of VMWare and SAN environments
• Familiarity with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Windows Software Update Server (WSUS)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with government contracts
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
• Familiarity with public key infrastructure (PKI)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities