Associate Network Administrator

Vision IT is a woman-owned small business that has supported DoD and Federal Sector IT initiatives for over two decades. We believe in PEOPLE FIRST, COMPASSION, and SERVANT LEADERSHIP. We work side-by-side with our clients as a trusted, long-term partner offering innovative consultation and leadership to solve pressing and complex problems. We orchestrate people, strategies, technologies, and best-of-breed business processes.

Vision IT's mission is to understand, analyze, plan, design, develop, and implement the right solutions to optimize our customers' investments. Internally, our focus is on our employees' professional and technical development, and we believe mentorship is essential to success.

We seek an experienced Associate Network Administrator for an exciting opportunity located in Sierra Vista AZ.

Description:

• The Associate Network Administrator is responsible for ensuring the organization's Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and related systems are well maintained and operate reliably and securely.
• This role will perform regular systems and security monitoring, provisioning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• The Associate Network Administrator will perform administration, operations, maintenance, and support of WAN infrastructure, routers, firewalls, Ethernet switches, and related systems.
• They are also responsible for following relevant processes, procedures, and standards. Additionally, the Associate Network Administrator will provide technical support for assigned systems within their organization and outside customers as needed.
• They also handle patches and upgrades to ensure that systems are maximally efficient, effective, and secure.

Required Skills:

• Network device configuration fundamentals
• Network troubleshooting fundamentals
• IPv4 Subnetting
• IPv4 addressing and address schema
• Basic network services include SSH, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and LDAP
• Cybersecurity fundamentals
• IT Industry Terminology
• IT troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques
• Effective oral and written communication

Desired skills:

• Cisco router/switch/firewall
• Juniper router/switch/firewall
• Network layer 3 configuration
• Network layer 3 troubleshooting
• BGP routing protocol
• OSPF routing protocol
• Firewall administration (Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto)
• VPN systems and RAVPN
• IT Production network experience

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct, relevant professional work experience.
• Security+ certification

OR

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field from a nationally accredited educational institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct, relevant professional work experience.
• Security+ certification

OR

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field from a nationally accredited educational institution.
• Security+ certification

Certifications:

• Security+ certification on hire
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification within 180 days (Network+, CCNA, etc.)
• DoD 8750 CSSP-IS certification within 60 days (CEH, CySA+, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to climb, kneel, or crawl.
• Ability to lift up to 20+ lbs.
• MUST possess a DoD interim Secret Clearance prior to employment.
• MUST participate in a 24 x 7 shift rotation.
• All other duties / responsibilities as assigned.

At Vision IT, we prioritize the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) Plan : Company matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Dental & Vision Insurance : Coverage for dental care, eye exams, glasses, and contacts.
• Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Generous policy to maintain work-life balance.
• Disability Insurance : Short-term and long-term protection for financial stability.
• Life & AD&D Insurance : Coverage for life and accidental death/dismemberment.
• Supplemental Benefits : Voluntary benefits for critical illness, accident, and hospital care.

We are dedicated to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.

Vision IT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vision IT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Vision IT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Vision IT's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.