The Senior Network Administrator is highly proficient in security tools sets, such as firewall and content filtering administrations; has a deep networking background; and is fluent in network routing protocols, network operating systems, DNS administration, and network load balancing technologies. The Senior Network Administrator recommends upgrades, keeps abreast with issues affecting content filtering, and uses other enterprise monitoring tools to collaborate with the security team. The Senior Network Administrator delivers accurate filtering reports; gathers system metrics; and assists the Team Lead with network-related project tasks.The Senior Network Administrator:

• Creates IP reservation for OPM external DNS
• Maintains and upgrades OPM’s DNSSec environment to IPv6 standards
• Provides metrics as required
• Supports on-call during non-working hours
• Ensures consistency and effectiveness of technical solutions across the team
• Performs product and solution alternatives analyses
• Provides requirements gathering support for projects and tasks
• Develops procurements for hardware/software licenses and support agreements
• Provides technical leadership and facilitation for projects
• Identifies, recommends, and implements cost-cutting solutions and efficient practices
• Anticipates future needs/risks and develops strategies to address them
• Conducts and attends design reviews, requirements gathering meetings, and other meetings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (experience may substitute for education)
• 7+ years of experience performing break fix on enterprise class IP networks
• Strong knowledge of Juniper AND/OR Cisco firewalls (strong preference for CISCO)
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Extensive, hands-on experience with IT infrastructure, with a concentration in networking – routers, switches, etc.
• Ability to understand and explain the principles with designing and implementing WAN networks using VPN
• Demonstrated ability to identify and translate technical requirements into project plans and milestones
• Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems.
• Ability to analyze risk and report problems in meeting system requirements.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining firewall rules and be fully versed in recursive and iterative DNS queries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired:

• Working knowledge of Active Directory preferred