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Network support administrator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in network support administrator job postings.
Sample network support administrator requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in network support.
  • Knowledge of Windows Server 2008/2012/2016.
  • Experience with Cisco routers and switches.
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot networks.
Sample required network support administrator soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Network support administrator job description example 1

General Dynamics network support administrator job description

THIS POSITION ALLOWS FOR UP TO 2 DAYS REMOTE WORK A WEEK

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.

GDIT has an opening for a Network Administrator - Service Desk position supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG) in Chantilly, VA. This is an IT Service Management contract in support of the operation, modernization, expansion, and further evolution of the ARNG's global Information Technology (IT) services including networking, compute, storage, infrastructure, applications, hosting, and program management services. The GECOS program supports the ARNG enterprise IT infrastructure, its Wide Area Network (WAN), authentication and directory services, cybersecurity, application hosting, and associated services. GECOS uses ITIL best practices framework as the basis for IT Service Management (ITSM) model.

The Network Administrator - Service Desk will:

  • Provides Tier 2 IT operations control support using ITSM ticketing system such as BMC Remedy and/or ServiceNow in the form of systems and as a technical generalist that resolves incidents and requests independent of further escalation to dedicated technology SMEs.

  • Provides Help Desk ticket escalation support to the Army and DISA for all DODIN-A(NG) and DODIN-A(NG)-S issues above or outside the direct O&M of the RCC-NG, including mobile device support.

  • Independently provides advanced level technical interpretation and solutions in the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.

  • Troubleshoots system hardware and software-specific issues using Cisco, Palo Alto, and Microsoft tool sets.

  • Trains end users on the proper use of hardware and software.

  • Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

  • Authors and updates job aids, technical documentation, and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills and Experience:

  • A minimum of five years of relevant IT experience including hands-on service desk / Tier 2 support

  • Possess the appropriate baseline certifications to achieve DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II. (CompTIA Security+ or higher)

  • Possess the appropriate computing environment certifications to achieve DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II. (IE Cisco or Microsoft Certification)

  • An active Secret security clearance.

#GECOS

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Network support administrator job description example 2

Nes Holdings network support administrator job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

No Suitability Required

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Network Administration

Job Description:

THIS POSITION ALLOWS FOR UP TO 2 DAYS REMOTE WORK A WEEK

Guard Enterprise Cyber Operations Support (GECOS) - Network Administrator - NOC

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.

GDIT has an opening for a Network Administrator - NOC position supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG) in Falls Church, VA. This is an IT Service Management contract in support of the operation, modernization, expansion, and further evolution of the ARNG's global Information Technology (IT) services including networking, compute, storage, infrastructure, applications, hosting, and program management services. The GECOS program supports the ARNG enterprise IT infrastructure, its Wide Area Network (WAN), authentication and directory services, cybersecurity, application hosting, and associated services. GECOS uses ITIL best practices framework as the basis for IT Service Management (ITSM) model.

The Network Administrator - NOC will:

* Responsible for Enterprise IT Services and Support for WAN and LAN operations.

* Providing 24/7/365 active monitoring of WAN links and network systems and maintaining the policies within the Joint 802.1x Platform

* Maintaining devices in the Joint AAA Platform (e.g., B/P/C/S switches)

* Operating scopes on the Joint DHCP platform for Theater Level VPN Routing and Forwarding instances, and on the Joint DHCP platform for user COI-level VRF instances

* Supporting and managing: Router and Server VRFs, Core-ACS/IDS, Edge - EAS, JB-CE routers, base firewall, Client RA VPN, DOD enterprise initiatives such as the JRSS, and WCF.

* May provide guidance to junior-level staff, as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills and Experience:

* Minimum 5 years IT relevant experience and 5 years network operations experience

* Experience managing Routers, Firewalls, IDS/IPS configurations and policies

* Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

* Possess the appropriate baseline certifications to achieve DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (CompTIA Security+ or higher)

* An active SECRET DoD clearance

Desired Skills and Experience:

* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

* Possess an ITIL v3 or ITIL 4 Foundation or a higher certification in either category.

#GECOS

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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