Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator (Solarwinds)

Summary: 

Zapata Technology is seeking a TS/SCI cleared person to be a Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator (SolarWinds) in Fort Bragg, NC. Check out the details below and our awesome benefits here.  

Essential Qualifications: 

Ten (10) years of experience performing a combination of Network design, architecture, engineering, and security. Experience in deploying and managing SolarWinds Orion. A technical field bachelor's degree. Certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional or SolarWinds Certified Professional. IAT II certification such as Security+. An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. 

Full Job Description 

Essential Functions: 

• Lead project through complete project life cycle 

• Administers design, organization, and implementation of network 

• Assist in presenting recommendations related to purchasing and installing hardware, software, and telecommunication equipment 

• Develop and monitor security procedures to safeguard  

• Analyze traffic and workload for optimum network performance  

• Develop and write procedures for installation, use, and solving problems  

• Prepare charts and diagrams to explain network operation  

• Organize training programs and prepares checklists and processes for help desk 

• Work for complex and diverse network platforms/topologies  

• Work in a team for development, integration, operation, and management of enterprise networks 

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and administrators to ensure a reliable, high-performance technology environment. 

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, servers, and virtualization environments 

• Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes 

• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors  

• Utilizing a variety of tools and methods monitor systems for performance, capacity, and outages  

• Provide escalated support  

• Perform regular backup operations and implement  

• Operate and maintain data backup and recovery solutions 

• Work with architecture and engineering teams  

Job Qualifications: 

Required Qualifications and Skills include: 

• Requires minimum 10 years of experience performing a combination of Network design, architecture, engineering, and security. 

• Experience in deploying and managing SolarWinds Orion in a highly distributed global enterprise. 

• Administers design, organization, and implementation of network 

• Assist in presenting recommendations related to purchasing and installing hardware, software, and telecommunication equipment 

• Develop and monitor security procedures to safeguard systems  

• Analyze traffic and workload for optimum network performance  

• Develop and write procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of communications hardware and software 

• Prepare charts and diagrams to explain network operation and to train managers  

• Organize training programs and prepares checklists and processes for help desk 

• Work for complex and diverse network platforms/topologies 

• Work in a team for development, integration, operation, and management  

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and administrators  

• Proven experience in deploying and managing SolarWinds Orion in a highly distributed global enterprise 

• Advanced knowledge of network technologies and architecture 

• Expertise with  

• Solid knowledge of encryption protocols 

• Advanced knowledge of security best practices 

• Written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to articulate technical matters to both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Experience in multitasking and working under time constraints 

• Advanced skillset in time management and task prioritization 

Education/Experience include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technology related field or 10 years of related experience 

• Cisco Certified Network Professional or SolarWinds Certified Professional 

• IAT II Baseline Certification (Sec+) 

Working Conditions: 

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Use of standard office equipment such as scanners and printers, phones, and laptops.