Network Administrator

GDIT needs a Network Administrator to support our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program in Malatya Turkey.

The Network Administrator serves as a member of a small team providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support at an austere, remote location in Turkey. Network Operations team members provide the full complement of LAN/WAN/ICAN network services to a small military contingent large user, to include router / switch configuration, COMSEC, VOIP provisioning, DISA Node Site Coordinator (NSC) services, WAN circuit management, and patching / updating to meet cybersecurity requirements. The Network Administrator is also responsible for the installation and maintenance of copper and fiber cabling and communications equipment in Technical Rooms and data equipment racks to support Inside Plant / Outside Plant tasks as may be required. 

As a member of a small work force at a remote location, the Network Administrator works alongside system administrators and Satellite Communications experts to meet all functional tasking requirements. To facilitate such, the willingness and ability to cross-train for those functional disciplines is a requirement and a key to success. 

All 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 will be required to work as part of a schedule providing 24/7/365 coverage across all functional areas for the site. As such, he/she may be required to work as the lone technician on any given shift to provide cursory services across a myriad of functional requirements outside of Network Operations.

Upon hire, the Network Administrator may begin work at an alternate location in Romania or Kosovo for 3-5 months while completing the application for the required Turkish work visa and residency permit.

HOW A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• 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.
• Completes tasks for the installation of copper and fiber cabling as well as racked communications equipment in support of Inside/Outside Plant Cabling requirements. This includes the troubleshooting, repair, fabrication, and installation of copper/fiber cabling, patch panels, MDFs, CAT 5/6, RJ-11, RJ-45 terminations, and performing necessary fiber optic, media converters, copper/fiber modems, UPS installation/repair/troubleshooting procedures. All copper and fiber cabling and equipment installations are to be completed in accordance with DoD TEMPEST standards, Army guide 3.15 General Cable Specifications, and NSTISSI protective distribution system (PDS) installation guideline.
• 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.
• Cross-train with system administrators and satellite communications personnel to obtain a cursory understanding of tasks associated with those disciplines to perform as a lone watch stander providing initial responses to support requests as may be required, while executing on-call procedures for tasks requiring more in-depth knowledge to mitigate.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Security Clearance Required: Secret Level security Clearance with a T5/SSBI investigation
• Certifications: Candidate must possess at least a Cisco CCNA certification; CCNP preferred.  Candidate must possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification on Day 1 (minimum CompTIA Security+CE). Candidate must have or obtain ITIL Foundation certification within 90 days of hire. Project Management certification a plus (Project+, CAPM, PMP).  CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Windows Desktop / Server Administration certification a plus.
• Education: Bachelors Degree in a related field. (Additional years of experience can be substituted for degree requirement)
• SOFA / VISA: Candidate must be able to meet local country SOFA eligibility requirements and obtain a Turkish Work Permit & Residency Card.
• Skills and Experience: The ability to work alone or as a member of a small team with shared responsibility is crucial to success. Traits for quick-thinking and critical decision-making skills are a must. Knowledge of WAN circuits and experience managing Promina multiplexer devices are a must. Experience with provisioning and maintaining routers, switches, and VoIP devices required. Experience ensuring network devices are IAVA compliant and able to troubleshoot 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. Experience using CHIMERA for HAIPE device management a plus. Experience managing Windows desktop systems and managing windows user accounts a plus.
• The candidate should have experience working in an austere, remote location as well as experience driving on unimproved roadways in mountainous environments in harsh weather conditions.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with a generous amount of PTO and holidays