Network Administrator, Senior

About the role

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America.

RMC is hiring for Senior Network Administrator to support our customer at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. This full-time, on-site position is contingent upon contract award or position availability.

The Network Administrator will assist the customer with maintaining reliable, secure and efficient data communications networks by deploying, configuring, maintaining and monitoring all active network equipment in order to ensure smooth network operation.

Some of the tasks the contractor will be required to perform are, but not limited to:

• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade networks and in-house servers.
• Monitor and implement needed network hardware and software updates.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, good put, and latency) testing for weaknesses and implementing improvement for network performance.
• Collaborate with onsite users and alternate locations to ensure network connectivity and security; Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration.
• Monitor network and system health by utilizing tools such as Solar Winds and SCCM
• Work with DISA to ensure data links are working and transmitting data to outside partners.
• Configure and deploy network builds for current and new locations. This includes configuring servers, routers, switches, and other hardware to meet the objectives set out by the customer.
• Work with vendors as needed to troubleshoot, upgrade, and replace server or network hardware; Support and administer third-party applications.
• Utilize vCenter to troubleshoot, upgrade, and monitor virtual servers and work stations.
• Create and maintain user and technical documentation.
• Work alongside government technical team to ensure NIPR and SIPR are updated and working efficiently for users.
• Provide resolutions for tickets submitted using SharePoint and coach end users on ticket submission.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Administration, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Must be able to obtain a Security+ certificate or equivalent within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a Cisco CCNA, Network+ or equivalent certification within 3 months of hire.
• Security Clearance: An active DoD Secret clearance is required. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

The applicant must demonstrate 7-10 years previous job experience and demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• National and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.
• Cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Deployment of models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.
• Communication methods, principles, and concepts (e.g., crypto, dual hubs, time multiplexers) that support the network infrastructure.
• Capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
• Cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.
• Telecommunications concepts (e.g., Routing Algorithms, Fiber Optics Systems Link Budgeting, Add/Drop Multiplexers).
• Analyzing network traffic capacity and performance characteristics, along with establishing a routing schema.
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN components such as routers, hubs, and switches.
• Concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
• Network communication (e.g., LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, WWAN) and securing those communications.
• Backup infrastructure management (Veeam), MECM Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management, SolarWinds Orion (NPM and APM), Microsoft WSUS, Microsoft DFS Distributed File System, VMware ESXI and Microsoft Hyper V.

Benefits & Perks

• At RMC, we're committed to your career growth!
• RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees.
• We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. We offer Monday to Friday full-time day shift work, and can assist in paid relocation. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $130,000 to $150,000 (annually).