Network Systems Administrator

Requisition Id 16157 

 

Overview:

The Information Technology Services Directorate (ITSD) in the Digital Services Infrastructure and Operations Division at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified applications for the position of Network Engineer. The position’s primary work duties are network engineering, system administration, and providing technical consulting to various work-for-others projects.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Management Cisco Identify Service Engine (ISE), Networking operations.
• Network design, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Lead daily secure operations of the network enclaves.
• Provide coordination, notification, escalation and documentation to resolve events/issues, efficiently minimizing customer impact.
• Interface with and provide outage reports to various levels of management.
• Assist with other tasks as needed or as assigned by management.
• Ensure systems are configured and maintained per cyber security common control requirements so that accreditation is retained.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation as it relates to infrastructure systems design, configuration, support, and processes.
• Identify, create, communicate, and implement process engineering for technologies to create end-to-end service offerings.
• Conduct research, cost-benefit and return-on-investment analysis on proposed hardware, software and systems to justify recommendations, support purchasing efforts, and aid management in making infrastructure design and architecture decisions. 
• Manage capacity and performance of the WAN/LAN network platforms, ensuring the integrity of the infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor, test, collect and analyze system performance statistical data to improve quality of the network environment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex configuration and troubleshooting issues within a multi-vendor infrastructure.
• Mentor and train junior-level staff on network design, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Adhere to a customer service focused culture.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Experience with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.).
• ISE Experience Required.
• Experience in Microsoft Visio.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it.
• Cisco and Arista Data Center switching experience highly desired.
• Knowledgeable in the use of network and configuration management. Working knowledge of Cisco IOS, Arista, JUNOS, routers, multilayer switch, and layer 2 & 3 switch configuration and deployments.
• Knowledge of Cisco, Arista and Juniper Routers/Switches including Catalyst, Nexus, MX, EX, SRX.
• Knowledge of Python, REST-API, Shell Scripting and other scripting languages highly desired.
• Ability to handle constantly changing work priorities, to be able to multitask effectively during busy times, and to exercise patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Ability to work responsibly with or without supervision.
• Familiarity with JSON and YAML data structures.
• Network Security knowledge, including familiarity with Zero Trust.
• Design, implement, and operate a multi-datacenter network.
• Familiarity with IPv6 implementations.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning.
• Effective oral communication and technical writing skills.

 

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Q Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clear