About the role

What will you do at SAIC?

SAIC is seeking a Network Administrator with an understanding of enterprise network architecture, Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, and network security standards. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance, and security of the network infrastructure in accordance with DoD and ARL IT policies at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD. Work is performed on site.

Job

Responsibilities

* Monitor and manage network performance, availability, and security.
* Implement and enforce network security procedures and best practices to comply with DoD regulations.
* Install, maintain, and troubleshoot network-related software and hardware systems, including Layer 2/3 switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and encryption devices.
* Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
* Work with IP-based networking environments, including IPv4/IPv6 and IPSec VPNs.
* Maintain knowledge of and apply standards related to 802.1x, 802.11, MAC bridging, traffic management, and data encryption.
* Evaluate, develop, and sustain telecommunications infrastructure and ensure conformance with organizational IT policies and objectives.
* Train users on basic network operations and escalate advanced issues to senior personnel when necessary.
SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world.
Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services.
We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities.
SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.
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Which skills does this role require?

Network ArchitectureLayer 2/3 SwitchingRouting ProtocolsNetwork SecurityOSPFBGPIPv4/IPv6IPSec VPNs802.1x802.11MAC BridgingTraffic ManagementData EncryptionNetwork SegmentationFirewall ConfigurationNetwork MonitoringNetwork AdministratorDoDARLIPv4IPv6IPSecFirewallsWireless Access PointsEncryptionIAT Level IISecurity+CCNA SecurityGICSPGSECSSCPNetwork+CCNAITIL v4ServiceNowNISTSTIGRMFFederal Information Systems ControlsSecret Clearance

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