Network Technician with Security Clearance

Company Overview At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. Summary Validatek is seeking a talented Network Technician to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA's Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA's internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations. The Network Technician will support planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network. Duties will include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties will include monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment. Responsibilities Primary focus will be on, handling internal projects for operations, driving time-sensitive initiatives, supports ITIL service area activities (problem management, incident management, service request fulfillment, etc.) and driving specific tasks to a successful conclusion, operations management, configuration/change management oversight, service level agreements (SLA). Along with a vision to use tools and analytics in areas like Service Now to improve signal to noise ratios and prioritization across the team. This individual will develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOP's) in a matrixed organization supporting the prime contractor and CMS. Along with a demonstrated ability to support a team composed of Network & Firewall Technicians/Administrators Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and cabling.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation and minimal downtime.
Perform regular network maintenance and upgrades, including security updates and firmware patches.
Assist in setting up and supporting LANs, WANs, VPNs, and wireless networks across multiple locations.
Provide technical support and assistance to end-users experiencing network connectivity issues.
Maintain network documentation, including diagrams, asset inventory, and configuration records.
Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to plan and implement new network solutions or upgrades.
Perform network testing and analysis to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Ensure network security by implementing access controls, monitoring tools, and data backup systems.
Respond to and resolve network incidents, outages, and alerts in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).
Support disaster recovery planning and testing related to network infrastructure.
Stay current with emerging network technologies and recommend improvements as appropriate. Qualifications BS degree and 3+ years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be substituted in lieu of degree NOC experience in support of DoD environments - preferred Active DoD Top Secret clearance Experience with Cisco technologies with recent experience in Cisco ACI Experience with F5 Load balancers Experience with physical connection/access to data center hardware via console serial for router/switches & using a crash cart to connect to servers Experience with rack/stack gear, running copper/fiber cables Experience with using ticketing/change management systems like ServiceNow Experience in following strict change control and guiding others in following the change control process Oral and written communication for change procedures, and management updates Managing performance metric contracts that must conform to SLAs. Preferred Qualifications: Technology: Prior experience with OSI Layers, Security, Storage, VMWare, System/Network Admin Tools: Share Point, Skype, Slack, Service Now, Wiki's, MS Project Certifications: Cloud, Cisco CCNP CCIE , ITIL, PMP EEO Statement ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.