Provider Network Specialist jobs in Meridian, MS

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications.   Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally.  We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters.  In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando , FL and Tupelo, MS

Mission:

Quantum is seeking a Senior Network Administrator.  The Network Administrator is responsible for configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting all network infrastructure systems and equipment. This position will be involved in both remote and on-site troubleshooting and support of complex Data Center solutions. This position will be analyzing existing networks and equipment and identifying opportunities for improvement and solutions that meet business requirements. Additionally, works on projects as a team member or individual and functions independently or under direction of senior management.

 Responsibilities:

• Maintain Cisco environment, including LAN, WAN, and Wireless Environments.
• Participates in the installation of network systems and equipment for new facilities and expansions. Decommissions equipment at facilities that are closing, including all hardware, cabling and circuits. Tests, debugs and analyzes performance, and documents infrastructure components.
• Complies with network infrastructure installation procedures to ensure successful integration of systems hardware/software.
• Monitors and analyzes network, and provides results on a regular basis. Recommends corrective action to improve data network; travels to off-site locations to perform related work.
• Responds to emergency situations and can perform effective troubleshooting during production outages
• May assist in guiding, training, instructing and assisting others at peer or lower levels on straightforward technical issues. Make recommendations of network and documentation changes.
• Ensures compliance with Quantum's policies & procedures, safety, state and federal laws, regulations and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

• BS degree preferred in Computer Science/ IT, MIS, Systems Administration, Engineering or equivalent field of study with 5-7 years of experience within a Cisco environment. Note: In lieu of degree 4 years plus experience preferred to include certifications may be accepted for with experience in following areas:
• 7 years of experience equates to Senior level.
• Experience with implementing CISCO routers/switches.
• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto Firewalls
• Experience implementing and supporting load balancing solutions desired.
• Experience with implementing and supporting OSPF, BGP, HSRP and other protocols.
• Experience designing, integrating and supporting wide area networks with multiple remote locations.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and VMWare
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework

• CompTIA Security
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOD security clearance

Certification preferred:

• Applicable Certifications include any of the following: A , Security , Net , Linux , CCNA, CCNP, CISSP

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.