Description:
If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the IT, engineering, software development, logistics, and project management fields, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced Network Administrator.
Clearance: Eligibility to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
Work Schedule: Temporary Fulltime 6-Month position. Onsite Monday-Friday.

GENERAL SKILLSET

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed

SPECIFIC SKILLSET

• Knowledge of LAN/WAN communications and network hardware, including Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, and Palo Alto firewalls
• Understanding of routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, BGP, Multicast, QoS, and OSPF
• Understanding of MPLS, VPLS, MLA VPNs, and Traffic Engineering for network management
• Ability to support local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), oversee projects, install new devices, and maintain network infrastructure
• Familiarity with VMware and other software
• Working knowledge of Linux (preferred experience with F5 load balancer)
  Requirements:

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network + or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years of network administration experience

The Network Administrator will have demonstrated experience in network development, analysis, or design. You will have competence in all phases of network analysis techniques, system design concepts, and computer programming languages, and the ability to work with end users to develop designs from end users’ specifications. You will also install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications, troubleshoot complex network issues involving various factors, and conduct network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Must have extensive knowledge of the Internet, computers, routers, switches, firewalls, etc. to excel in this role.