Senior Network Administrator

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort George G. Meade, MD
Salary: $116,350–$210,325 / yr
Posted: 33 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $163k

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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $130,000–$193,537 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Network Administrator

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The Senior Network Administrator joins the Digital Modernization Sector to provide critical support for systems supporting the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System. This role involves independently configuring assets including switches, load balancers, routers, and firewalls while performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and security updates on Cisco, Juniper, and Dell network hardware. The administrator will manage system documentation, configuration management, and change management efforts while implementing recurring security requirements to mitigate cyber risks. Day-to-day tasks include providing technical insight for global architecture upgrades and coordinating with external partners for troubleshooting. The position requires proficiency in Linux and Windows environments, along with experience in virtual environments and ticketing systems like ServiceNow or Remedy. Required skills include CCNA/CCNP certifications and DoD 8140 certification to manage complex network infrastructure within a high-security intelligence communications environment.

Skills

Cisco Juniper Dell Linux Windows Firewalls Load Balancers Routers Switches ITIL Service Now Configuration Management Change Management cyber security CCNA CCNP

What you'll do

Configure and maintain network assets including switches, load balancers, routers, and firewalls.
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and updates on Cisco, Juniper, and Dell network hardware.
Implement security measures and manage devices to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Create and maintain accurate system documentation, configuration management, and change management records.
Provide technical insight and resource planning for global network architecture upgrades.
Manage network assets across both Linux and Windows operating system environments.
Provide architectural and topology recommendations to improve network efficiency.
Coordinate with external partners to facilitate troubleshooting efforts.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent years of experience.
12+ years of overall related experience.
Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret with SCI.
At least 3 years of Linux and/or Windows familiarity.
Current DoD 8140 certification supporting Network Operations Specialist (e.g., SEC+, CEH).
CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Experience with virtual environments (preferred).
Integration of NM and EM systems with performance, ticketing, and security subsystems (preferred); ITIL v3 Foundation certified (preferred).

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