Network Administrator at APR Staffing

Location: Spokane, WA - onsite Travel: Up to 5% anticipated OT: 10% anticipated Length: 1+ yrs, up to 5 years MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check OVERVIEW This contract System Administrator 2 position is in the Operations Technology, Control Center Communications Operations organization in the Information Services business line. This position works within a team and provides engineering expertise for the integration, operation and maintenance of mission critical Control Center Systems, as well as the monitoring and management systems required for ongoing support. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Support System Operations with O&M and project tasks primarily focusing on LAN/WAN and Packet/MPLS Transport Systems. Tasks include provisioning switches and routers, and Packet Transport Systems (OMET, NGT, etc.) equipment. Collaborate with Planning, Design, Construction, and Field Maintenance organizations to address O&M issues and understand their needs in developing and completing projects. Test and develop procedures to publish for compliance and telecom operations. Tasks include working on FISMA/NERC CIP documents related to devices used on the telecom packet transport backbone and endpoints. Meet project timelines and milestones, supply deliverables, and provide status updates as requested. Represent System Operations in technical work groups, such as Equipment Specifications, Maintenance Standards & Procedures, New Systems / Equipment Evaluation, as requested. Attend and communicate information from technical work groups to team lead to coordinate a group strategy. Collaborate with the team and management, working to prevent accidental system outages or problems. Provide technical evaluation and participate in the evaluation process of control system technologies. Assist management with drafting/developing compliance processes and developing evidence to meet NERC CIP and FISMA standards. Assist Division Lead Engineer and Information System Security Officers in roll-out of all Network Security projects. Assist Control Center craftsmen and engineers with the RSA one-time password authentication appliance, Cisco Secure Access Control Server (CSACS), Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Authentication Authorization & Accounting (AAA) Systems. Perform server administration Monitor SolarWinds & work with both control centers, Field Engineers & craftsmen to troubleshoot any potential issue. Assist Control-Center/Field Craftsmen/Engineers in network integration tasks Develop test plans for project certification Review and evaluate design packages (including drawings, material certifications, and submittals for conformance to the design specifications). Coordinate and actively participate with technical team. Work safely and demonstrate safety awareness practices to facilitate environmental stewardship. Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. REQUIREMENTS Education & Corresponding Experience An associate or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a directly related technical discipline is preferred. 3 years of experience is required with an applicable associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable fields. 5 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree. Required Technical Skills & Experience Knowledge and practical experience in telecommunications and network systems administration, including: Core Data Networking: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP, FTP/SFTP. Advanced Layer 2: STP/RSTP, VLANs, QinQ, LAG. Advanced Layer 3: MPLS, LDP, RSVP, L2VPN (VPLS & VPWS), and L3 VPN Preferred Skills & Experience Experience leading project teams developing telecommunications transport systems. Leadership skills in developing teamwork between different organizational boundaries. Developing compliance processes and evidence to meet NERC CIP and FISMA standards. Experience with Linux administration Cisco layer three expertise: Cisco certifications such as CCNP security. Nokia Routing certifications such as NRS1/NRS2. Carrier Ethernet technology, Packet Transport Systems, and traffic engineering. Network Operations Center (NOC) experience. Virtual Private Networks and router encryption. SolarWinds – System which manages routers and switches through the Network Management System (NMS). Relevant work experience in IP/MPLS transport networks Pre-Employment Requirement All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. About APR Staffing APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest. Employment Type: Contract Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Salary: $45 - $53 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No