Network Technician

Job#: 2019418

Job Description:

Windows Systems Administrator/Network Engineer - Secret clearance required - Onsite in Sumter, SC

Our client has an exciting and immediate opportunity for Operations Floor Systems/Network Technicians to support the USAF Network Operations Security Center (NOSC). This position works at the customer on-site Tier 3 support location at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. This is a shift work position in a work center providing 24x7x365 support.

Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be US citizens and have an Active Secret clearance or Interim Secret to interview.

Location: Shaw Air Force Base

Estimated Duration: 6 months contract to hire

In this role you will:

Troubleshoot and implement solutions to resolve incidents and problems on supported systems/network infrastructure, to include enterprise-level routers, switches, servers, firewalls, proxies, and caching arrays.

Monitor systems/network performance metrics and trends to identify substandard performance and anomalies.

Escalate complex systems/network performance, bandwidth and security issues and incidents to senior engineers/SMEs (Tier 2 and 3) for analysis and resolution.

Operate network intrusion devices and information assurance tools.

You will also be required to:

Provide oral and written briefs, presentations, and professional reports to Government senior leaders and decision makers.

Provide on-call support after hours, on weekends and holidays.

Develop and review detailed or complex technical documents.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start date.

Associates in related field and 3 or more years’ experience; OR 5 or more years of relevant experience.

Required experience

Must possess experience and demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft server installation, roles, active directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance.

Firewall experience

DoD 8570 IAT II Baseline Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Completion of additional Professional Certifications.

CCNA

ITIL Foundation within 60 days of your start date

EEO Employer

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