Our client, an aerospace and defense company located in Patuxent River, MD, is in need of a Top Secret Cleared (SCI eligible) Cisco Network Admin for an initial one year contract with high likelihood of extension. The Cisco Network Admin will work onsite daily, joining a team working on the development and improvement of cutting-edge technologies used by U.S. Military and Intelligence Communities.

Key Responsibilities/Day-to- Day:

• Configure, upgrade, support, and monitor Cisco routers and switches to ensure they comply with security policy, procedures, and technical requirements.
• Develop and implement access control list for Cisco routers, Cisco and NetGear switches as well as SonicWall, NetGear and Cisco firewalls.
• Development and implementation of back-up and disaster recovery procedures.
• Evaluating and troubleshooting network performance issues using Wireshark & Fluke
• Management of COMSEC keying material and equipment for multiple locations, capable of configuration and administration of NSA approved Type I encryption devices in accordance with the applicable (EKMS 1B) policies and guidelines.
• The contractor shall update and maintain Cyber Security system patching, vulnerability assessments using ACAS vulnerability scanner, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGS and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) in accordance and collaboration with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM/ISSO) Officer in accordance with the RMF/JSIG, Rev 4, and as amended.

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible)
• 3+ years working experience as a Network Admin
  • Including experience updating and maintaining security system patching
• 3+ years experience working with Cisco routers and switches
• Experience with SonicWall and NetGear

• Wireshark and Fluke (currently being used by the team)