Network Administrator

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Network Administrator Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

GDIT is in need of a Network Administrator to support our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program in Israel.

The Network Administrator serves as a member of a large Network Operations team to provide the full complement of LAN/WAN/ICAN network services to a large user base at a forward deployed austere site, to include router / switch configuration, COMSEC, VOIP provisioning, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) to a customer base that may change often.  The Network Administrator works alongside ISP/OSP technicians to plan and complete network installation tasks across local and remote/isolated sites in support of customer projects.  These tasks are accomplished while targeting a high level of Cybersecurity compliance across the network, ensuring DoD network assets remain properly configured, patched, and updated to mitigate cyber risks.  The Network Administrator participates in rotational shift work to function as a member of the Technical Control Facility and coordinates with the Theater Node Site Coordinator for the 24/7/365 monitoring and availability of WAN circuits as required.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Network Administrator Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army & AFRICOM. You will play a crucial role in supplying mission command.

• Installation and configuration routing, switching, and current Cisco networking software (most current versions of Cisco IOS) are essential as well as installation, configuration, and management of network devices to include routers, switches, and ancillary network devices and networking software as part of the Local and Wide Area Network.
• Works closely with the OSP/ISP Network Specialist to assist with Inside Plant, Outside Plant, Cabling, and Trenching services.
• Assists the OSP/ISP Network Specialist with OSP/ISP cable plant troubleshooting, repair, fabrication, and installation to include, copper/fiber, patch panels, MDFs, CAT 5/6, RJ-11, RJ-45 terminations, and perform necessary fiber optic, media converters, copper/fiber modems, UPS installation/repair/troubleshooting procedures.
• Install copper and fiber cabling and equipment in accordance with DoD TEMPEST standards, Army guide 3.15 General Cable Specifications, NSTISSI protective distribution system (PDS) installation guideline.
• Tests copper and fiber cabling for signal quality, degradation, throughput, continuity, and availability.
• Terminate and splice both copper and fiber optic cables.
• Maintains technical proficiency and ensures applicable certifications are kept current with the technology being implemented.
• Creates network and rack elevation diagrams using Microsoft Visio and/or PowerPoint in required formats to support network and system accreditation packages.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Administrator Senior must have:

• Education: Bachelors degree; years of experience can be substituted for degree requirement
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Technical Skills: IT related degree preferred. Project Management certification a plus (Project+, CAPM, PMP). Experience with provisioning and maintaining VoIP devices. Experience ensuring network devices are IAVA compliant and able to troubleshoot of network deficiencies to determine the best approach to mitigate issues / risks. Knowledge of TACLANE and other cryptographic devices to include configuration, key management, and troubleshooting are essential. Knowledge of WAN circuits and experience managing Promina multiplexer devices.
• Security clearance level: Secret Level security Clearance with a T5/SSBI investigation
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Candidate must possess at least a Cisco CCNA certification; CCNP preferred.  Additional Juniper certification or experience desired. Candidate must possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification on Day 1. Candidate must obtain ITIL Foundation certification within 90 days of hire.
• Candidate must be able to meet local country SOFA eligibility requirements.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.