28 Oct
Cloud Network Administrator
Virginia, Radford , 24141 Radford USA

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Job Title: Cloud Network Administrator

Location: Radford, VA

Clearance Requirement - DOD Interim Secret as a minimum, =ship Required

Who Are We?1901 Group prides itself on looking ahead of our competitors for the next wave of IT trends. We provide our employees with training and development opportunities, preparing them for upcoming technical challenges. With primary office locations in Blacksburg and Reston, VA, our teams support customers from across the United States. Our innovative IT as-a Service delivery model is supported by industry certifications that ensure quality and efficient IT solutions.We are transforming the delivery of IT services through the use of enterprise managed services that leverage the cloud to securely monitor, manage, and optimize complex IT environments.The history of automation is what inspired the name of our company. 1901 was the year that another disruptive technology changed the world: the assembly line. Leveraging skills and materials in an efficient manner within a repeatable process that quadrupled output applies to IT services today.

Who We Need
  • A Cloud Network Administrator working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Cloud Network Administrator supporting the ALTESS commercial cloud services infrastructure. ALTESS is a managed service provider for Army and DoD IT systems and plans to offer managed cloud services in Microsoft Azure followed closely by Amazon Web Services.

As a Cloud Network Administrator, you will:
  • Build new cloud based data center services environments for DoD cloud initiatives.
  • Assist with identifying and planning potential new cloud services, features, and capabilities.
  • Serve as overall subject matter expert on Network Administrator technology and market capabilities/trends.
  • Design and implement secure network and application delivery solutions providing high availability to hosted customer applications.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to network and application performance to assist in resolving issues impacting hosted applications.
  • Collaborate with internal and external parties to transform high-level technical objectives into comprehensive technical requirements.
  • Formulate detailed network, storage, and compute design specifications for stable and secure computing operations in a dynamic cloud based environment.
  • Make recommendations for improvements to security, scalability, manageability, and performance across a wide variety of network, storage, and compute technologies.

Are You:
  • A Mid to senior level Network Administrator experience in a cloud environment
  • Security+ (Or equivalent IA cert) and computing environment certification (i.e. CCNA, CCNP, etc.)
  • A strong verbal and written communicator
  • Experienced effectively managing multiple large-scale projects
  • Experienced automating routine administrative tasks desired
  • Someone with an understanding of network, storage, server, and application technologies
  • Someone with a strong understanding of fundamental network concepts and technologies
  • Knowledgeable of common network services (DNS, SNMP, NTP, etc.) and application protocols (HTTP, SSL) – preferred
  • Able to analyze packet captures to troubleshoot common network and application issues
  • Someone with a strong knowledge of automation concepts, tools, and scripting languages (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)
  • Skilled in DoD STIGs, and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM) - preferred
  • A = who can obtain a public trust clearance?

Successful Traits in this Role include:Team player…Motivated, DrivenCollaboratorProblem solverAnalytical

Minimum Essential Functions:
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Cloud Network Administrator
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., MCSE, Server+, etc.) – can be waived for 30 days after project join date.

Why 1901 Group is a Great Place to Work

Benefits:The health and happiness of our employees and their families is our top priority. That’s why we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to help you and your loved ones feel secure. We strive to create the best experience for you, so you can continue doing the things you love. The following represents an overview of our offerings:

Health & Wellness
  • 1901 Group offers above-industry standard, high-quality medical, pharmacy, dental and vision plans. A single carrier supports our offerings of two medical, two dental and a single, comprehensive vision plan.
  • Two Telehealth/Telemedicine services as part of the medical plan, allowing you to get the care you need – including most prescriptions – for a wide range of minor conditions.

Flexible Payment Options via Pretax Deductions
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off
  • Generous leave options to include: vacation, sick leave, all major and federal holidays, jury duty, bereavement, military leave, maternity, and paternity leave.

Retirement Savings
  • Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) Savings Programs with company match

Coverage for the Unexpected or “Just in Case” Moments
  • Two Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
  • Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children

Our Focus on Professional & Team Growth:At 1901 Group we empower our employees with exponential career development and growth opportunities by utilizing a more modern form of employee assessment – quarterly reviews. We put our employees in the driver’s seat of their evaluation process – and their development. Learning and development is offered through a variety of platforms, designed to satisfy different learners at different stages within their careers.

Employee-Driven Performance Management & LearningWe support a philosophy and approach where “Everyone Learns”. Whether it be via online training or domain specific classroom & instructor lead training – we anticipate our employees will constantly seek out new ways to improve themselves – personally and professionally.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area with overhead lighting. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of time.This position profile incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. Nothing in this profile restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

1901 Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

1901 Group is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

1901 Group “Contingent” offers for employment may stipulate that one or more requirements be satisfied before final commitment between candidate and 1901 Group is established; namely, award of contract to the 1901 Group. Contingent requirements vary and may also include, but not be limited to additional factors (i.e., the position still being available after negotiations with the Government; final approval of your qualifications by the Government; or ability to successfully acquire and/or transfer a DoD security clearance)

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

1901 Group is a drug free workplace.

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