BlueCat Systems Admin

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a BlueCat Systems Administrator/Engineer to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in Raleigh, NC or Eagan, MN or San Mateo, CA, 3 Telework days weekly permitted.

• Configure, administer, document custom IPAM, DNS, DHCP (Bluecat) technology solutions.
• High level troubleshooting of network and application issues
• PAM, DNS, DHCP administration
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Configure, administer, document Bluecat DNS multi-view configuration, DHCP services, IPAM, Bluecat Edge, and Gateway
• High level troubleshooting of network, protocols, and application issues
• Bluecat IPAM, DNS, DHCP, Edge, Gateway administration
• Bluecat API scripting in python.
• Linux administration to include scripting and file system management.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

• IPAM, DNS, DHCP configuration, scripting of API calls. Preferred BlueCat Networks
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Knowledge of TCP, understanding network, protocol, and application traffic flows
• Ability to troubleshoot basic network issues including IPv6.
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service
• Manages time effectively.
• Creative thinking skills
• Detail-oriented personality
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with co-workers.

• Experience with APIs, scripting, and Splunk data flows. Preferred Perl, python, and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of DNS and DHCP
• Proficient with application layer protocols HTTP, SSH, SSL, etc.

• Configure, administer, document HTTP proxy configurations and PAC file editing and deployment
• Configure, administer, document DNS multi-view configuration
• High level troubleshooting of network, protocols, and application issues
• DNS and HTTP proxy administration
• Bluecat API scripting in python.
• Creation of PAC files using Perl to generate JavaScript PAC function.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases

• 10+ years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study; without a degree, three additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in at least three major technology areas.
• Technical expertise is sought after and provided to several projects/accounts.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of assigned technology and discipline area.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of corporate organization and policies.
• Advanced level business, technical, or functional knowledge.

• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• Once candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
• If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
• All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
• Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.
• The enforced dress code is business casual, i.e., collared shirt with slacks for men, no skirts above the knee for women.
• Must be available to travel

• The standard workweek for contract staff will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day preferable Monday through Friday.
• Contract staff may be required to travel to support business efforts.
• Location: Raleigh, NC or Eagan, MN or San Mateo, CA