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Motive Workforce Solutions
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Network Administrator
Logan, UT 84341 US
Posted: 10/18/2023
2023-10-18
2024-01-08
Employment Type:
Direct
Industry: A&D/Semi
Job Number: 84591
Job Description
Our Client is seeking a network administration to assist in designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining corporate networks. This position will require knowledge with configuring and securing multi-layer switches and firewalls, in addition to managing VPNs. The selected candidate must be able to respond, identify, and remediate any issues related to network availability or performance.
Our Client supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
Key Responsibilities:
Achieves in-depth knowledge of company processes, systems, and networks
Monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security
Assists with the day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades
Follows established IT policies and procedures to perform audits and ensure compliance
Ensures data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
Work with your leaders to prioritize projects, requests, changes, and tasks
Document issues in Jira, communicate progress (though updates, workflow status, due date etc.) as the issue is being worked
Understand and utilize change management when adding, modifying, or removing anything that could have an effect on IT services
Proactively monitors assigned systems to ensure high availability, optimum performance, and security
Assists in installation and configuration of information systems and components
Assists in the design and implementation of information systems
Responsible for documentation of assigned systems and solutions
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Willing to perform maintenance and support on systems outside of core hours (on-call) as required
Willing to travel if required
Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver
Able to apply knowledge to complex, practical situations
Work well independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide range of internal and external customers
Ability and desire to continue learning new skills as system needs grow and change
Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification that meets or exceeds DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or be able to obtain within a maximum of 30 days after hire)
Knowledge of DoD Security Requirements within classified spaces
10 years of experience in administering Linux environments to include CentOS, RHEL, Rocky, and Ubuntu
Server and desktop configuration and maintenance experience
Ability to manage installation and maintenance of monthly security patches
Experience with Active Directory/LDAP and Kerberos
Understanding of information systems security best practices and use of security tools such as Nessus, SCAP, and applying STIGs
Active TS/SCI with favorably adjudicated CI Poly
Preferred Qualifications:
BS degree or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science, information systems, engineering, or related computer field
15+ years of IT specific experience (systems administration related)
Automation using scripts, cron, or other methods (i.e., Ansible)
Experience with containerized platforms (i.e., Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Familiar with databases (i.e., Postgres, MySQL) and Linux web services (i.e., Apache)
Experience with one or more of the following would be helpful: Virtualization (VMware), backups (Rubrik), storage (Pure), administration of Atlassian products (Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket), MSSQL, audio/video systems, and monitoring
$110 - $120k annually DOE