Senior Network Administrator - Vykin Corporation - 日本

Responsibilities:
Responsible for the planning, design, acquisition, installation, and maintenance of LAN and WAN, electronic mail, telecommunications, and PC based systems and related software. Evaluates hardware and software, including peripheral, output, and telecommunications equipment. Sets up and administers security procedures; troubleshoots problems; establishes and implements LAN policies and their conformance; coordinates activities of LAN support personnel, providing guidance on common networking issues. Assesses vendor products; manages network performance, troubleshoots problems, and maintains network security.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Manages the usage and performance of voice, video and/or data communications networks.
  


• Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security polices and procedures.
  


• Evaluates hardware and software, including peripheral, output, and related equipment.
  


• Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards.
  


• Participates in and may lead aspects of major network installations and upgrades.
  


• Interfaces with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance.
  


• Develops and implements testing strategies and document results.
  


• Provides advice and training to end-users.
  


• Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems.
  


• May provide work leadership to less-experienced network personnel.
  


• Maintains current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned.
  


• Participates in special projects as required.
  


• Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems.
  


• Maintains the integrity and security of network devices and systems.
  


• Sets up administrator and service accounts.
  


• Maintains system documentation
  


• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
  


• Patches and updates network device operating systems to Department of Defense guidelines
  


• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with Cisco IOS and NxOS based network devices
  


• Develops scripts and tools to automate and improve user support activities
  


• Monitors overall network health and troubleshoots reported events
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or the equivalent years of experience) AND a minimum of six (6) years of related network administration and analysis experience
  


• An Active in-scope TS/SCI clearance
  

Preferred:

• CompTIA Security+ certification preferred (required within 6 months)
  

Working Conditions:
The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment. The work location is a government facility located on a military installation in Yokota, Japan supporting a DoD customer. The successful applicant will be working for and reporting directly to the prime contractor or the DoD customer as appropriate.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.

Vykin Corporation is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.