Network Administrator II (WAN)

Joining Gray Link Technologies LLC as a Network Administrator II (WAN) presents an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise WAN architecture while working onsite in Montgomery, AL. You will immerse yourself in the world of Cisco networking, mastering Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS-XE for seamless network installation and configuration. Engage in hands-on WAN troubleshooting and network maintenance, fortifying network hardening practices for sensitive DoD networks and Air Force networks. This role emphasizes innovation and excellence, allowing you to leverage your CCNA certification and IAT Level II knowledge in a dynamic environment.

You will have the chance to utilize advanced skills in traffic analysis, bandwidth monitoring, and network performance monitoring, ensuring optimal performance in classified network environments. Your expertise will guide efforts in network automation through scripting, virtual lab environments, and physical lab testing. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Join us in creating secure and efficient networks while contributing to mission-critical objectives.

Gray Link Technologies is a mission-driven technology and cybersecurity company that supports U.S. government customers in designing, securing, and operating resilient enterprise networks. We value technical excellence, accountability, and people who take ownership of complex problems in high-impact environments.

In the role of Network Administrator II (WAN) at Gray Link Technologies LLC, you will play a critical part in supporting and maintaining the enterprise WAN infrastructure essential for U.S. Air Force operations. Your daily activities will involve installing, configuring, troubleshooting, patching, and hardening routers, switches, load balancers, and serial console devices throughout the network. You will actively monitor circuit utilization and bandwidth, performing traffic analysis to identify anomalies that may affect network performance and mission success.

Working in both production environments and virtual or physical lab settings, you will validate configurations and troubleshoot issues prior to implementation. Maintaining thorough documentation of incidents and change requests is vital, as is escalating complex challenges to senior engineers when necessary. Additionally, you will contribute to automation efforts through scripting and ensure proper cable management, coordinating equipment movements while collaborating closely with government team leads for compliant and reliable network operations.

To thrive as a Network Administrator II (WAN) at Gray Link Technologies LLC, a robust set of skills and experience in enterprise WAN networking is essential. Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching, along with hands-on experience in WAN installation and maintenance, will be critical for successful network troubleshooting. Familiarity with router and switch configuration is necessary to ensure optimal performance and reliability. You should also possess expertise in load balancer support, along with skills in serial console and out-of-band management for effective network operations.

Your role will demand strong capabilities in traffic analysis, bandwidth monitoring, and network performance monitoring, enabling you to swiftly report anomalies. Experience in virtual lab environments and physical lab testing will aid in network configuration validation and troubleshooting. Additionally, a foundational understanding of network automation and scripting for network administration will enhance operational efficiency. Complying with IAT Level II and CompTIA Security+ CE standards is vital, alongside experience in classified network support requiring a Secret clearance.

Lastly, adherence to cable management standards and hardware accountability procedures within enterprise network architectures is essential for maintaining organizational integrity and compliance.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Enterprise WAN networking
• Cisco routing and switching
• WAN installation and maintenance
• network troubleshooting
• router configuration
• switch configuration
• load balancer support
• serial console and out-of-band management
• traffic analysis
• bandwidth monitoring
• network performance monitoring
• network anomaly reporting
• virtual lab environments
• physical lab testing
• network configuration validation
• network automation
• scripting for network administration
• incident and change documentation
• DoD network environments
• IAT Level II compliance
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• CCNA
• classified network support
• Secret clearance environments
• cable management standards
• hardware accountability procedures
• enterprise network architectures

If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. Best of luck!