Network Administrator (DataPower)

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS165, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Configure and maintain network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN concentrators.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues using firewall logs, switch packet capture tools; engaging with cross-functional teams to leverage support and collaboration when necessary.
- Conduct network capacity planning and bandwidth management to accommodate future growth and changing business needs.
- Collaborate with other teams to integrate network infrastructure with cloud services, storage systems, and other IT components.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and recommend their adoption as appropriate.
- Create and maintain documentation related to network configurations, diagrams, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior network engineers.
- Managing, monitoring, maintaining, and securing networks and tenant network segments that integrate the transport of networks and data.
- Organizing, documenting, and managing the delivery of Network load balancing services.
- Document and Manage Internet Protocol Addresses.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Active Secret clearance.
- Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered.

Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
- Seven (7)+ years of experience in a Network Administrator role or in a related field.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in the following:
- Network configuration and monitoring.
- Firewall configuration - palo alto, juniper, etc.
- Network monitoring tools - SolarWinds and NetCool.
- Experience supporting IBM DataPower Gateway, including API management, secure communication, and integration with enterprise applications.
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
- This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime.

Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- DHS Suitability.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS165, T3, Band 6

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