Lead Network Administrator

RCG is a growing federal contracting company and Certified as a Great Place to Work. We are currently seeking a Lead Network Administrator to support our government client in Silver Spring, MD. Hybrid work schedule may be available with the consent from the customer.

Please note: Due to the secure nature of this government agency, all candidates must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident and be eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

The successful candidate will receive a contingent offer based on the outcome of a government background check. This may take several weeks, and the candidate cannot begin actual employment until the background check is successfully completed.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

Specifically, the Lead Network Administrator will need to have experience and expertise on the following Protocols, systems, technologies:

• Voice over IP
• Multi-Protocol Labeling Switched Networks
• PLS and SIP
• Wired cat 5 and 6 LANs; Wireless LANs
• Unix and Windows system administration (sizing, installation, configuration, and maintenance) for network management platforms.
• Routers (Cisco - all models); Switches (Cisco all models)
• Load Balancers-F5
• Routing and Switching: Expertise in configuring and managing Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, including knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) and switching technologies (e.g., VLANs, spanning tree).
• Network Security: Experience with firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX), intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security best practices.
• Network Operating Systems: Deep understanding of both Cisco IOS and Juniper JUNOS.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve network issues, including using packet capture tools and traffic analysis.
• Network Design and Implementation: Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining network solutions, potentially including cloud networking (e.g., Cisco ACI, Juniper Contrail).
• Automation: Familiarity with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Documentation: Ability to create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation. Ability to transfer knowledge into usable Knowledge Articles
• Experience supporting, designing and integrating complex enterprise-level wireless networks
• Strong technical project management, communication, and engineering skills
• Knowledge and familiarity of fundamental computers, network, and trade theories, principles, and concepts

Additionally, Network Administrators will have the following certifications:

• An Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher
• An Active JNCIS-SP certification or higher
• ITIL v3 Certifications

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RCG, Inc. does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin.