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Network Administrator

Job Details

Experienced
Jordan - N/A, GA
Full Time
Bachelor's Degree
Negligible
Day
Customer Service

Description

DataPath, Inc. is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers’ toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense, Civilian Government, and Commercial markets.

Summary:

DataPath, Inc. is seeking a Network Administrator in support of the Project Manager Defense Communications and Arny Transmission Systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Under broad direction, provides technical leadership in the planning, investigation, design, and implementation of physical and logical communications solutions having network-wide impact.
  • Provides solutions that incorporate integration of digital encoding formats, line codes, and timing concepts across engineering disciplines and environments.
  • Influences team members, the customer, and vendors to define, analyze, and provide solutions for the customer's voice, data, and image communications requirements.
  •  Prepares complex workprints and schematics to define and illustrate entire network structures and solutions.
  • Identifies and recommends new design tools for use in communications projects. Evaluates projected corporate network usage and provides and implements media solutions.
  • Participates in and influences marketing proposals and studies by providing costing models, reports, and technical solutions for network-wide projects.
  • Identifies product modifications and influences vendors to incorporate these changes into their products.
  • Plans, designs, and implements network managements systems to monitor, diagnose, control, and measure performance of multiple communication networks.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and recommends new network administrative systems for entire networks to ensure accurate network inventory and timely implementation.
  • Maintain Maintenance Schedule (Daily, Weekly Monthly)
  • Report Outages, service requirements and repairs to SATCOM Manager and through Service Now Portal
  •  Maintain 100% accountability of all on-site equipment and spare parts.

Qualifications

This position requires:

  • US Citizenship
  • US DOD Secret Clearance
  • A valid current US Passport

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering is preferred.
  • Associate degree and seven (7) years of recent related specialized experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.  
  • Eleven (11) years of recent related specialized experience, in lieu of any degree.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in communications software, hardware, or networks.
  • Required specific experience includes protocol analysis, knowledge of OSI protocol (TCP/IP, X.25.X 400, and X.500).
  • Must possess experience with ATM, frame, relay h bridges, routers, gateways, FDDI, and UNIX operating systems.
  • Must possess knowledge of strategic SATCOM terminals: C, Ku, X, and Ka bands. Must possess knowledge of test equipment of their operation.
  • Must possess knowledge of UHF systems.
  • Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) or Enterprise Certified Netware Engineer (ECNE) experience is desired, as well as, supervising the operation and maintenance of communication network systems, mainframe, mini or client/server based.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.

 

 

 

 

 

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