Network Administrator (NetOps)

Description

In this role, the Network Administrator will be responsible for:

• Conduct approved network changes to include but not limited to VLan, ACL and port assignment. 
• Perform IOS upgrades to routers and switches. 
• Perform routing and switching equipment technology upgrades to ensure continued operations of the enterprise. 
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for network operations. 
• Resolve systems failures and accessibility problems within the network to our services. 
• Support site survey and engineering designs data calls. 
• Support new/enhanced network implementation, installation, and technical refresh projects within a site or locale. 
• Works independently with some supervision. 
• In remote locations must function as independent engineering, maintenance, and network problem solving with minimal or intermittent input from other Tiers/locations. 
• Problems faced are difficult, will require detailed information gathering, analysis, and investigation to understand problems. You will employ creativity and ingenuity for new technical solutions applicable across the enterprise, drawing heavily on prior experience. 
• Perform Network ticket resolution. 
• Support Network ticket closure across Network Operations staff to include: 
• Use administrative access to the network to provision new switches, routers, and Cryptographic devices. 
• Uses administrative access to network components to research errors, incidents, problems and to perform incident analysis and identify potential problems. 
• Routing Service Requests to the appropriate organization required for incident resolution. 
• Performs root cause analyses. 
• Completes problem resolutions associated with incident ticket(s) 
• Review and implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). 

Requirements

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• IAT II 
• CCNA
• TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain a CI poly
• Familiarity with both Cisco and Juniper network devices 
• Strong working knowledge of the various routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, 802.1x). 
• In-depth knowledge of KG-175 Series TACLANES configuration process, fault isolation, and firmware upgrade procedures. 
• Working knowledge of Cisco-ISE

Minimum Education & Experience (One of the following):

• High School/GED + 9 Yrs,
• Associates + 7 Yrs
• Bachelors +5 Yrs
• Masters + 3 Yrs
• PhD +1 Yrs 

The Bison Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or our policy statement, please email EEO@bisongroupusa.com.  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Accessibiity@bisongroupusa.com.  This mailbox is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails sent for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Disclaimer: This position offers a wage or salary range based on market data and internal pay policies. This range is a good-faith estimate and may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. We do not request or use prior compensation history in making employment decisions. Any voluntary disclosure of prior wage information may be considered to support a higher offer but will not be used to justify a lower offer.

The Bison Group offers benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and accrued PTO including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

The listed pay range serves as a general guideline rather than a guaranteed salary. Final compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, role-specific responsibilities; candidate qualifications such as education, skills, and mission-aligned experience; market data, business considerations, internal equity, and any applicable legal or bargaining agreements (if any).