Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Network Administrator Job Locations US-VA-Falls Church Posted Date 15 hours ago(3/10/2025 3:02 PM) ID 2025-10251 # of Openings 1 Category Data Clearance Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

Network Administrator position supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG) in Falls Church, VA. This position requires someone with a current and active Secret clearance.

 

This is an IT Service Management contract in support of the operation, modernization, expansion, and further evolution of the ARNG’s global Information Technology (IT) services including networking, compute, storage, infrastructure, applications, hosting, and program management services.  The GECOS program supports the ARNG enterprise IT infrastructure, its Wide Area Network (WAN), authentication and directory services, cybersecurity, application hosting, and associated services. GECOS uses ITIL best practices framework as the basis for IT Service Management (ITSM) model.

Responsibilities Supports network services team to develop complex solutions to meet ARNG strategic projects and initiatives.Utilize incident management systems to identify, respond to, and resolve network incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to services.Develops and maintains standard operating procedures.Supports CORA inspections and supports ATO certification.Implements and maintains DISA STIG baselines in accordance with quarterly releases.Creates and defends system change requests.Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.Develops, maintains, and implements a proactive capacity planning model to support business decisions.Performs required maintenance off hours and supports 24x7 operations of a large enterprise infrastructure in accordance with established schedules and best practices.Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks.Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to complex problems.Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks. Required Experience/Qualifications Education: 3+ years of relevant experience as an Information Technology professionalRequired Experience: 2+ years’ experience Cisco and Palo Alto Routing, Switching, IDS/IPS, and Firewall technologiesRequired Technical Skills: Understanding of routing (BGP/OSPF), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Firewall and IDS/IPS concepts, and strong foundation in the OSI troubleshooting modelRequired Skills and Abilities: Superb communication skills, strong ability to troubleshoot and multi-task. Preferred Experience/Qualifications Must meet DoD IAT Level II IA baseline certification at start date;Must meet DoD IAT Level II IA Computing Environment (CE) certification at state date: (ie Cisco, Palo Alto, ect). Special Requirements/Security Clearance Security Clearance Level: SECRET Clearance Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Wellness Program 401(k) Matching Disability (Short Term & Long Term) Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Education & Training Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)

By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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