Cisco Subject Matter Expert needed for a 1-year contract opportunity withSOC's client to work inAurora, CO.

　　US Citizenship and Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph is required!

　　Our Client is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and technicallytalented Senior Network Administrator to join our team of diverse andqualified professionals who is pursuing the rewards of maintaining innovativeand complex systems. This position is located in Aurora, CO offeringopportunities for both individual activities and collaborative efforts insupport of complex systems. Qualified candidates must be able to workindividually and in a team setting in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

　　This position requires an individual with network administration experience onmultiple networking platforms who can work in a structured configurationcontrolled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance ofreal-time system applications on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M)contract. Qualified candidates will be responsible for leading team in networkdesign, upgrades, evaluating network platform level problems and providingimmediate solutions to restore service.

　　Required Skills:Demonstrable real-world experience in network configuration and management ofcritical network environmentsHas a clear understanding of the OSI modelExperience with IPSec, multilayer switching and VLANsKnowledgeable in Static/Dynamic IP environments, LAN/WAN interfaces,Routed and routing protocols, subnetting, remote management and monitoringusing SNMPv3 and SSH in both large and small-scale networksExperience in network devices such as Cisco ASAs, Routers, and SwitchesFamiliarity with CISCO Spine-Leaf network topology/architectureExperience with Cisco IOS, NX OSExperience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP,Multicast and UDPTroubleshooting network architecture to include network interfaces andfirewalls, and making recommendations for system findings and enhancementsHandle multiple projects and tasks simultaneouslyGain a detailed understanding of systems, flows, CONOPs and advancedconcepts; innovate and provide strategic direction.Perform updates, patching, and baseline changes to adhere to InformationSecurity requirements, policies, and standardsMust have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) onstart date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following ProfessionalCertifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CNDDesired Skills:Ability to work in a structured configuration controlled environment,primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time systems on anOperations and Maintenance (O&M) contractStrong analytical skills and ability to evaluate platform level problems andprovide solutions for immediate restoration of service.Experience with 24x7 operational systemsInterface with external services for DNS, NTP, and othersExperience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans,and procedures based on customer, briefings, interactions, andstatements of woExperience developing system-level designs, high-level control and datainterfacesExperience designing and setting up networks and data centersRequired Education:Typically, Bachelor's Degree and 5 years relevant experience OR 13 yearsof experience in lieu of degree.

　　Employment Pre-requisitesThe following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position:successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,#DZFED

　　EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability