Senior Network Technician

Antenna Research Associates
Laurel, MD
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Technician to support, maintain, secure, and enhance our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive practical experience administering enterprise networks, firewalls, switches, and secure remote access solutions.

What You Will Do

The Senior Network Technician will support implementation of technical security controls, identify and remediate network vulnerabilities, administer enterprise firewall configurations, monitor and analyze network traffic, and implement network hardening measures.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, and network security protocols, as well as experience implementing firewall rules, restricting network ports, monitoring traffic, and troubleshooting network security issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in network administration, network engineering, or enterprise network technical support
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience administering and configuring enterprise firewalls, preferably SonicWall
  • Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, and network security protocols
  • Experience implementing firewall rules, restricting network ports, monitoring traffic, and troubleshooting network security issues
  • Proven experience configuring, upgrading, and maintaining managed network switches
  • Experience with network monitoring, diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, network hardening, and secure infrastructure administration
  • Ability to independently execute technical projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and prioritize urgent security-related activities
  • Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
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