Network Administrator - Radford, VA

Job description

IBM is hiring a Network Administrator to be responsible for the implementation and sustainment of NIPR and SIPR switching, routing, firewall, and load balancers as part of our Federal engagement in Radford, VA. Responsibilities in this role include network management, analysis and troubleshooting, developing and maintaining local operating procedures and policies, and monitoring the ongoing operation of the network.

Auto req ID

280487BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Infrastructure Specialist
State / Province

VIRGINIA
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

MANASSAS
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Security+ (Or equiv. IA cert) and Cisco CCNA
·  Minimum of 3 years of network administration experience
·  Minimum of 3 years Cisco switch management experience
·  Experience with the Cisco Nexus (9K,7K, 5K, and 2K) line
·  Experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and Palo Alto firewalls
·  Experience with F5 load balancers
·  Experience with Network management, analysis and troubleshooting tools
·  Experience in Patch and Security Management Strategies
·  Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication abilities
·  Strong Networking background
·  Strong Troubleshooting skills
·  Strong Documentation skills
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Understanding of Data Center technologies and experience with maintaining a Data Center for a medium to large data center.
·  Experience in the deployment Firmware and Security Configurations using automation
·  Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
·  Experience with Development of Project Documentation to include Standard Operating Procedures, Project Plans, and Network Diagrams
·  Security clearance: United States - DoD Secret
Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Eligibility Requirements

·  US Citizenship required.
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

US Citizenship required.
New Collar Role

Yes
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IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

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