Provider Network Data Associate Jobs in Virginia

Network Data Systems (NDS) is looking for a Wireless Network Administrator.

• The Network Administrator must be well-versed is network architectures and components.  The Network Administrator will work with both Customer and Vendor Network Engineers and Specialists to participate in planning and implementation activities, execute daily duties (e.g. solution administration, report generation, and analysis of data/reports), and to be able to lead troubleshooting sessions.   The Network Administrator must be able to work with independently and with supervision in a dynamic and innovative work environment.

  Qualifications

  Required

  • At least 5 years total network management experience operating, maintaining and updating a campus LAN and WLAN network to ensure proper operations and compliance is maintained.  Tasks may include moves, adds and changes (MACDs), configuration audit, changes and reports, wireless radio analysis using provided tools, coordinating software upgrades and active participation in standing and troubleshooting calls/meetings, at a minimum.
  • At least 5 years of engineering level network support that includes specific knowledge of:
  • VLAN usage, IPv4 subnet address usage, DHCP, DNS
  • Endpoint network and authentication applied to Windows PC, iPhone IOS mobile, and Android mobile
  • Creating and maintaining diagrams, floor maps and related operational documentation and procedures
  • Creating and executing change requests for use with NOC and Customer Change Advisory Boards (CABs)
  • Working and adhering with compliance programs; FISMA moderate experience preferred
  • Cisco campus LAN infrastructure with at least 2 years of C9400/C9300 in traditionally deployed three and two tier environments
  • Cisco campus WLAN infrastructure with at least 2 years’ experience with WIFI5/6 including C9800 based controllers for both enterprise and guest environments
  • Cisco enterprise management tools with at least 2 years’ experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (CC) or DNA Center (DNAC), Cisco Identify Service Engine (ISE) and Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Firepower Management Center (FMC)
  • Experience supporting a Federal Government agency network
  • Experience using the Microsoft office suite of tools
  • Experience with the ITIL V3 IT Lifecycle Management Framework

  Skills/Personal Qualities:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing environment.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of management.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
  • Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently or closely with other developers with minimal guidance.

Must be able to pass Public Trust Level Clearance. Candidates will be required to pass a drug test and criminal background investigation prior to starting the project. Only candidates local to the DC market can be considered at this time. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact me If this doesn''t sound like the right opportunity for you, but you know someone who may be qualified to join this team, please forward this information to them today!

The estimated hourly range for this job is $50-70/hr. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that NDS reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel.

ABOUT NETWORK DATA SYSTEMS

Network Data Systems (NDS), founded in 1997, is a proven leader as an IT Professional Services and Managed Services provider.  We are a privately-owned company with 85%+ of our revenue from IT managed and professional services (not hardware) which means our people are the core of our business and success. The company, and our success, has been built on integrity and values to deliver high satisfaction to our employees and customers. 

Services we provide include assessment, transformation, staff augmentation and managed services to enterprise and mid-market companies in the US and most-of-world markets. Network Data Systems also supports our customers with re-sale services of major IT manufacturers like Cisco, Juniper and Aruba/HPE and other providers. Many of our clients are Fortune 500 companies with complex systems, multi-national workforces, and challenging integration issues. They depend on us as a partner to have the technical know-how to pull it all together, design a smart and solid solution, and execute according to plan.

Our Remote Managed Services provides proactive monitoring and management services, 24x7x365. Our Network Operations Center (NOC) is 100% US based supporting customers premise based, cloud and hybrid IT technologies to include but not limited to: Local Area Network (LAN), Wireless, Wide Area Network (WAN), Software Defined Network (SDWAN), Unified Communications & Collaborations (UC) and Data Center Services. Our customers span