Junior Network Administrator, Analyst, Tucson, AZ

About the Role

• Position: Junior Network Administrator (P1) Analyst
• Team: Information Workplace Services, Raytheon Digital Technology Classified Infrastructure Services
• Location: Tucson, AZ – Onsite
• Open Positions: 3

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of voice and data networks.
• Plan, evaluate, coordinate, and perform installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks.
• Develop technical expertise in all areas of voice and data networks hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, including switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, and encryptors.
• Work with network management software platforms.
• Propose solutions to management for optimizing cost savings, factoring in redundancy and required network uptime, to meet future communications requirements.
• Prepare or assist in developing appropriate network documentation, including operational instructions and technical diagrams.
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis for short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Assist with coordination of third-party maintenance for network equipment or with vendors for third-party support.
• Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
• Ability to work with general supervision and follow established procedures.

Training and Development

• Will obtain Security+ certification within 6 months.
• Will obtain Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification within a year.
• Raytheon will provide training to achieve these certifications.
• Apply Network Engineering skills to defense-oriented programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Networking Equipment: Experience with Cisco (or other product) routers, switches, firewalls, and/or intrusion detection systems, including software upgrades.
• Network Management Software: 1-2 years of experience.
• Diagramming: Experience with Visio diagramming and design capabilities.
• Platforms: Experience with platforms such as IP telephony, NTP servers, GemOne, and SolarWinds.
• Classified Computing: Experience with classified computing, STIG compliance, and network refreshes.
• Encryption Devices: Knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
• Typically requires a university/bachelor’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent of a minimum of 4 years of relevant Network or IT Systems Administration experience will be considered.
• Security Clearance:
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current DoD Top Secret level security clearance preferred.
• An active and existing US Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Cisco ISE with 802.1X.
• Experience with SolarWinds.
• Experience setting up client server environments for government networks.
• Currently active Security+ and/or CCNA certifications.
• Experience with current cabling and fiber standards.
• Experience with access control lists, security posture, and vendor best practices.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically as needed.
• Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communications.
• Ability to work under time constraints.

Work Environment

• This role is in Tucson, AZ and will be onsite at Raytheon/RTX facilities.
• Work will be performed in classified computing areas and classified/unclassified collateral work areas.
• This is an Onsite role.

Salary Range

• 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD