Network Administrator

Since 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services.   Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).  

NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.

NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

• Provide services to ensure that the network is maintained and upgraded using documented processes that guarantee proper configuration control, traceability, and computing integrity.
• Capture performance and capacity measurements for all components of the network, including but not limited to circuit utilization and latency measurements for backbone circuits and subscriber aggregation circuits; and CPU and memory utilization of routers and switches.
• Validate that all network components are able to be properly monitored and managed. Any network components that cannot be properly monitored will be clearly identified and recommendations for mitigating the risk will be provided.
• Validate existing configuration diagrams, including both physical and logical network topologies; and document all findings, raw data and associated analysis in a manner that clearly conveys the baseline configuration and network performance and capacity.
• Collect data for the baseline that will be utilized throughout the duration of the contract for performance and capacity management using a real-time data collection tool available.
• Provide technical support in the planning for new IT systems hosted in an IaaS, PaaS environment.
• Coordinate with DOT, DOI, DOJ, CISA and other external organizations in support of external network links and services as directed.
• Provide the following services to the ensure that the network remains secure:
• Risk analysis and assessment
• System monitoring and intrusion detection
• Firewall design, development and maintenance

• Required Minimum Qualification of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in network architecture, management and deployment
• Must have an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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