Associate – Network and Telecom

Job Title: Associate, Network & Telecom

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Code: 43298

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

Network Administrator responsible for maintaining and optimizing our secure network infrastructure. Responsibilities will include configuring network equipment, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring network security. The person in this position must be able to communicate technical concerns and solutions to varying levels of management and program engineering teams and is also responsible for leading IT projects at the local level.

Essential Functions:

• Configure and deploy network solutions based on business requirements.
• Respond to support tickets & interface with users
• Set up and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, IP schemas and network diagrams
• Implement security protocols, firewalls, and access controls
• Monitor and Tune system performance
• Support ICD 503 Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) processes by patching, hardening, and/or upgrading systems as appropriate.
• Additional travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.   

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CCNA, PCNSA or Network +.
• Experience with DOD encryption devices.
• Self-motivated, able to switch tasks easily, and work independently.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Current/Active Secret Security clearance
• CompTIA Security + CE Certification.