Network Administrator 2 Annapolis Junction, MD

Job description

Overview

**About M.C. Dean**
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence.

We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.

With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems.

Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

**Why Join Us?**
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change.

Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a **Network Administrator 2** to join our **Security and Electronic Systems (SES)** business Unit.

As part of **(SES)** Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for design, implementation, operations & maintenance, and cybersecurity for large complex resilient hardware and virtualized infrastructure to ensure implemented solutions meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day planning, installation, configuration, testing, operation, analysis and documentation of complex networks.

Main responsibilities include:

+ Support network documentation as well as establishing and maintaining User accounts, User access privileges and security policies.
+ Support establishing and maintaining User accounts, User access privileges and security policies.
+ Support planning, installing, configuring, testing, operating, analyzing and documenting duties.
+ Perform scheduled network status checks, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
+ Support planning and implementation of high and low speed LAN connections and designs.
+ Support planning and implementation of VPN solutions to include site-to-site VPN's built between hardware based firewalls.
+ Support management of hardware firmware revisions to include testing latest firmware revisions on current configurations and deploying when deemed appropriate
+ Support configuration of common network equipment for operation.
+ Collaborate with Security System Technicians on connectivity requirements and procedures.
+ Support troubleshooting of common network equipment.
+ Document common network equipment configurations and settings.
+ Support integration of new technologies into existing high and low speed networks.
+ Audit network component hardware and software changes.
+ Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weakness.
+ Support installation and troubleshooting of common enterprise class network equipment to include firewalls, routers, and switches.
+ Support installation and troubleshooting of fiber cross connects to existing backbone cabling.

Qualifications

**Clearance/Citizen Type:** Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; **active** **DoD TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance is required.**

**Key Requirements:**

+ Education:
+ Bachelor's Degree and 2+ Years of progressive experience or
+ Associates Degree and 6+ Years of progressive experience or
+ HS Diploma or Equivalent and 8+ Years of progressive experience
+ Some experience implementing various network technologies and end-user support.
+ Some experience in the use of routing protocols and switching technologies, LAN/WAN medias and protocols, and firewall configuration and protocols.
+ Familiarity with Information Assurance concepts and requirements.
+ Current certification in one of the following: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+.
+ DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level ll or higher (e.g., Sec+).
+ Strong communications, time management, and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
+ Experience working independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
+ Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
+ Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
+ **Travel:**
+ Up to 25% annual, CONUS and OCONUS locations.

**What we offer:**

+ A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better.

We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
+ An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
+ Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
+ Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

**We offer an excellent benefits package including:**

+ A competitive salary
+ Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
+ Paid time off
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ 401k Retirement Plan
+ Military Reserve pay offset
+ Paid maternity leave

**Pay Range:** $86,720 -- $130,080

**Abilities**

+ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
+ Sitting for extended periods of time.
+ Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
+ Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
+ Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
+ Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
+ Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $85,720.00 - USD $130,080.00 /Yr.

Required Skill Profession

Other General