Job Summary:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory focused on addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. They are seeking a Network Systems Administrator to manage network operations, design and troubleshoot network configurations, and provide technical consulting for various projects.
Responsibilities:
• Management Cisco Identify Service Engine (ISE), Networking operations.
• Network design, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Lead daily secure operations of the network enclaves.
• Provide coordination, notification, escalation and documentation to resolve events/issues, efficiently minimizing customer impact.
• Interface with and provide outage reports to various levels of management.
• Assist with other tasks as needed or as assigned by management.
• Ensure systems are configured and maintained per cyber security common control requirements so that accreditation is retained.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation as it relates to infrastructure systems design, configuration, support, and processes.
• Identify, create, communicate, and implement process engineering for technologies to create end-to-end service offerings.
• Conduct research, cost-benefit and return-on-investment analysis on proposed hardware, software and systems to justify recommendations, support purchasing efforts, and aid management in making infrastructure design and architecture decisions.
• Manage capacity and performance of the WAN/LAN network platforms, ensuring the integrity of the infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor, test, collect and analyze system performance statistical data to improve quality of the network environment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex configuration and troubleshooting issues within a multi-vendor infrastructure.
• Mentor and train junior-level staff on network design, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Adhere to a customer service focused culture.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Qualifications:
Required:
• BS degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.).
• ISE Experience Required.
• Experience in Microsoft Visio.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it.
• Cisco and Arista Data Center switching experience highly desired.
• Knowledgeable in the use of network and configuration management. Working knowledge of Cisco IOS, Arista, JUNOS, routers, multilayer switch, and layer 2 & 3 switch configuration and deployments.
• Knowledge of Cisco, Arista and Juniper Routers/Switches including Catalyst, Nexus, MX, EX, SRX.
• Knowledge of Python, REST-API, Shell Scripting and other scripting languages highly desired.
• Ability to handle constantly changing work priorities, to be able to multitask effectively during busy times, and to exercise patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Ability to work responsibly with or without supervision.
• Familiarity with JSON and YAML data structures.
• Network Security knowledge, including familiarity with Zero Trust.
• Design, implement, and operate a multi-datacenter network.
• Familiarity with IPv6 implementations.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning.
• Effective oral communication and technical writing skills.
Company:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems. Founded in 1943, the company is headquartered in Oak Ridge, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.