Journeyman Network Admin with Security Clearance

ABOUT PRISM PRISM is devoted to modernization and innovation across technology, security, and IT enterprise solutions. We are recognized for meeting performance requirements and exceeding customer expectations since 1994. Our culture is founded on relationships, opportunity, and success. Offering comprehensive benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, and 401K along with our people - first approach sustains our reputation as a premier employer. PRISM is seeking a Network Administrator. This is an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, MD.

KEY 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EDUCATION)
• Active Secret clearance
• 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
• Daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• Annapolis Junction, MD
• 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 REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance PRISM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.