Lead Network Administrator with Security Clearance

Koniag Technology Solutions, Inc, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lead Network Administrator to support KTS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. It is onsite in DC. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Technology Solutions, Inc, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support a critical 7x24x365 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment serving thousands of internal users and millions of external users. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated professional with strong technical expertise in network infrastructure management, monitoring, and troubleshooting, capable of maintaining high availability in a mission-critical environment.

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced NOC environment and respond to incidents promptly to ensure continuous network operations. The Network Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure supporting a large-scale user base. This role operates within a 7x24x365 Network Operations Center environment, ensuring optimal network performance and availability.

Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Monitor network performance and integrity across all network devices, systems, and applications on a 24/7 basis
* Respond to and resolve network incidents, outages, and performance degradation issues in accordance with established SLAs
* Perform routine network maintenance, including firmware updates, patches, and configuration changes
* Configure, deploy, and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points
* Implement and maintain network security measures to protect infrastructure and data
* Troubleshoot complex network connectivity issues affecting both internal and external users
* Document network configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions in accordance with change management protocols
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, systems administration, and application development teams
* Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical network issues
* Monitor bandwidth utilization and recommend capacity planning improvements
* Generate and analyze network performance reports and metrics
* Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management, and configuration standards
* Assist in network infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and expansions
* Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

Education and Experience:

Required:

* Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
* 5+ years of hands-on experience in network administration and operations
* Experience working in a 7x24x365 NOC or similar mission-critical environment
* Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale network environments with thousands of users
* Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent Preferred:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field
* 8+ years of network administration experience
* Advanced certifications such as Cisco CCNP, CCNP Security, or equivalent Required Skills and

Competencies:

* Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and network services (DNS, DHCP, VPN)
* Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Solar Winds, Nagios, PRTG, Splunk)
* Experience with enterprise networking equipment from major vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.)
* Solid…