Network Administrator II

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DPP is seeking a Network Administrator for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Work arrangement:

• Fully onsite in Columbia, SC
• W2 position; 9 months
• Candidates must either hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret or T/S US security clearance.
  
  

Position summary:

• The Network Administrator II will join a team that provides for the identification and analysis of the business needs/requirements to USAOs necessary for the design, development, and deployment of secure office automation, wide and local area networking, case management and other applications.
• The Network Administrator will oversee data center operations efforts including engineering (designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing) various Data Center/LAN task orders involving Cisco network solutions and other Data center LAN Infrastructure and Aruba systems.
• They will participate in capturing and analyzing technical requirements; documenting detailed system designs, implementation plans, and operations guides of network systems; participate in both project and operational meetings; providing Tier 3 level support utilizing change control processes.
• The Network Administrator will also serve as a backup to the WLAN/LAN engineering team to support the WLAN and LAN infrastructure projects.
  
  

Education/equivalency:

• Associate degree in Computer Science or networking;
• OR, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA);
• OR, 4 years supporting network infrastructure in a complex, multi-site environment.
  
  

Responsibilities include:

• In-depth knowledge of general overall data center technologies.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure design in a data center environment.
• Operations and lifecycle management for physical and virtual data center assets.
• Knowledge of multiple IT technologies, hardware, software.
• Ensure network connectivity throughout the Data Center LAN infrastructure
• Work with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN solutions.
• Create manuals and support documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to various IT groups.
• Perform network administration duties.
• Knowledge of various Cisco technologies.
• Providing Tier 3 level support via change control processes and procedures
• Participating in both project and steady-state meetings
• Installing and configuring networking resources such as LAN switches.
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of the network infrastructure.
• Monitor the overall network performance to proactively detect issues.
• Participate in initial implementation of general data center requirements, addition of new hardware and retirement of equipment.
  
  

Minimum required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience with Local Area Network and data center networks.
• Experience diagramming network designs, layouts, etc. using tools such as Visio.
• Experience troubleshooting network performance issues using SolarWinds, DCNM, DNA Center and Cisco Prime.
• Experience utilizing Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS commands and understanding of VLANs and IP sub netting.
• Proficient knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Windows.
• Experience utilizing and managing Windows IP/DNS.
• Experience with virtualization technology.
• Experience working with different types of fiber cabling.
• Experience with Cisco ACI.
  
  

Security requirements:

• Secret clearance required (can start with Interim Clearance)
• Must be able to obtain up to Top Secret Clearance
  
  

Interested? Learn more:

Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Justin at to learn more about this position (#25-00725).

: This role requires the candidate to hold or to obtain a Secret or T/S US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and ship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.