CNO - Network Administrator - Linux, Cisco, VMware

About Us

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving
, open communication
, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

The Network Administrator analyzes the planning, design, development, and implementation of system and network engineering plans for our Intelligence Community customers. Monitor all activities of the network facilities and ensure high quality data transmission. Provide technical support for all customer-facing engagements/interactions, including receipt of specifications, design, test, and response to service requests. Debug and test networks, analyze technical projects, perform needs assessments, analyze and/or oversee cost and benefit estimates, presentations, negotiations, installations, problem resolutions, procurements, and multi-vendor product integration.

Provide initial engineering and implementation support of networks to assure proper execution and resolve system failures or degradations as needed. Provide project management and documentation as required. It is expected that the candidate will at times participate in, and/or facilitate stakeholder meetings as required.

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Six (6) years' experience with network or system administration.

• Years of experience with network or system administration
• Experience with Linux, including maintaining RHEL, Rocky or Ubuntu
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco networking switches
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco routers
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco Fire Power Threat Defense firewalls
• Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting multiple environments and networks in a fast-paced and highly technical environment
• Ability to take initiative and make recommendations on existing infrastructures
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+ Certification and networking certification, such as CCNA

• Experience maintaining VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines (VMs)
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Docker Compose
• Experience maintaining Net App storage arrays or related technologies
• Experience maintaining a Windows 11 environment, Microsoft Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Experience with Oracle Hardware and Solaris OS, including x86 and SPARC
• Experience facilitating or implementing information security best practices, including security compliance initiatives such as patching, IAVA remediation, and POA&M development
• Experience with Splunk logging and Nessus vulnerability scanning
• Experience with Kanban or Agile methodologies, and project management applications such as Jira or Redmine
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Jira, Redmine, and other project management applications

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience, is $215,000 - $245,000.

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401(k) with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for assisting with business development and company growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for certificates and degrees

• Company subsidized Medical coverage
• 100% Company paid Vision and Dental coverage
• 100% Company paid Long Term Disability
  , Short Term Disability
  , and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and monthly Internet reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for…