CNO - Network Administrator - Linux, VMWare, Cisco

Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

The Network Administrator must demonstrate the ability to: Analyze the planning, design, development, and implementation of system and network engineering plans for our Intelligence Community customers. Monitor all activities of the network facilities and ensure high quality data transmission. Provide technical support for all customer facing engagements/interactions, including receipt of specifications, design, test, and response to service requests. Debug and test networks, analyze technical projects, perform needs assessments, analyze and/or oversee cost and benefit estimates, presentations, negotiations, installations, problem resolutions, procurements, and multi-vendor product integration. Provide initial engineering and implementation support of networks to assure proper execution and provides resolution for system failures or degradations, as needed. Provide project management and documentation, as required. It is expected that the candidate will at times participate in, and / or facilitate stakeholder meetings as required. Proven ability to delegate tasks, comprehensively and in parts is necessary to be successful in this environment.

Clearance
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Ten (10) years' of experience with network/system administration. Bachelor's degree in a computer science field required or fourteen (14) years' of experience with network administration in lieu of a degree

Required skills:

Strong Linux Experience - maintaining CENTOS, REdhat/RHEL.
Experience deploying (rack, stack, network) VMWare ESXi hosts and deploying/maintaining (100's of) virtual machines
Experience with basic containerization technologies like Docker and/or Podman
Familiarization with Cisco networking devices (e.g. Firewalls, Switches, ISRs) to include device integration and configuration.
Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting multiple environments (networks) in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
Ability to take initiative and make recommendations on existing infrastructures
Security + CE or equivalent to be IAM Level II qualified
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired skills:

Experience with Cisco Firepower (w/ Threat Defense) product lines
Experience deploying and administering a RHEL Satellite server
Experience with maintaining Network Appliance (Netapp) storage arrays or technologies
Experience with maintaining a Windows 7 or Windows 10 desktop environment
Experience with maintaining a Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy environment
Experience with Oracle Hardware and Solaris OS (x86 and SPARC).
Experience with facilitating and/or implementing Information Security Best Practices (patching, IAVA remediation, POA&M development, other security compliance initiatives)
Experience with maintaining and administration of Cisco networking devices
Experience with maintaining network cabling infrastructure, including copper and fiber cabling
Experience with Splunk logging
Experience with NESSUS vulnerability scanning
Familiarity with Kanban / Agile methodologies
Familiarity with Jira, Redmine, other project management applications

Benefits
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $245,000 - $275,000.

Wealth Benefits:

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Referrals & Inquiries
Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.

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Please send referrals and inquiries to:
jobs@eriasventures.com

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CNO - Network Administrator - Linux, VMWare, Cisco

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