Kforce has a client in Chantilly, VA that is seeking a Junior Network Administrator. Responsibilities: * Configure Cisco data center switches (NX-OS), Palo Alto Firewalls and F5 load balancers * Configure routers, switches, and firewalls following the client's direction according to CBC/DAC network topology and allowing specific ports and protocols * Provide network administration support in the areas of design, installation, configuration, monitoring and testing of network architectures to manage and maintain an unclassified and classified network infrastructure utilizing state-of the- art and cutting-edge technology * Implement, administer, maintain, and configure the client network to monitor, detect, and respond to threats on the network * Provide immediate briefings to the client of any immediate/emergency threats to the network * Plan and implement future network upgrades as directed by the client * Research solutions for new equipment, software, performance improvements, and network configuration/management to support all client networking requirements * Ensure that all equipment is based on current industry standards including any new or emerging technologies * Keep up-to-date records and documentation of network topology and equipment configurations to support network status reports, network troubleshooting, and network logging * Install, support, and maintain new network hardware and software for the CBC infrastructure * Implement enterprise network policy and maintain Cybersecurity initiatives and directives as directed by the client * Provide technical and programmatic support to assist other client teams and supported organizations in all aspects of planning, engineering, fielding and operating IT systems and resources