Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network Administration

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Network Engineering, Network Infrastructures, Networking Hardware, Networks, Network Systems

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Network Administrator Senior Advisor

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Administrator Senior Advisor with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Administrator Senior Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Administrator Senior Advisor joining our team to evolve and maintain network infrastructure for the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration.

HOW A NETWORK ADMINSTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
•    Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Designs, builds, and implements network systems. 
•    Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.
•    Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
•    Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.
•    Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.
•    Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems.
•    Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals).
•    Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
•    Plans and executes network upgrades and expansion to ensure optimal performance and capacity.
•    Monitors network performance and troubleshoots and resolves highly complex problems to maintain operating efficiency and ensure quality transmission service on the network.
•    Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
•    May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced staff.
•    May serve as a team lead.
•    May participate in the development of organizational IT policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
•    Education: Master’s Degree (Substitutions will be based on additional years of experience)
•    Required Experience: 15+ years of related experience 
•    Required Technical Skills: Network Administration, Network Management, Network Engineering, Network Design, Network Security, Network Security, Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
•    Security Clearance Level: DOE Q or TS
•    Required Skills and Abilities: Written and Oral Communication; Organization, Problem Solving, Communication, Technical Documentation, and Teamwork.
•    Preferred Skills 
•    Location: Germantown, MD
 

SECURITY LEVEL:

U.S. Citizenship Required

Possess Q or TS level clearance (or their equivalency) with the ability to obtain a Q level clearance

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain such clearance as a condition of employment

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

•    401K with company match
•    Comprehensive health and wellness packages
•    Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
•    Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
•    Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
•    Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
 

#WeAreGDIT #networkadministrator

The likely salary range for this position is $132,750 - $179,604. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Germantown

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.