Network Administrator

Role: Mid Network Administrator Network Operations

Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid)

Contract: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $60/hr on W2

SUMMARY:

Deploy and maintain data networks, including local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) elements. Candidate will be responsible for the installation / configuration / maintenance of medium sized datacenter and large retail network. The candidate will be responsible for the configuration and management of Juniper/Cisco LAN Switches, Solarwinds Network Management servers.. Candidate develops policies, and procedures as they relate to data and voice technologies; ensures compliance with enterprise policies, procedures, standards and goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Configure and maintain data devices and systems
• Develops and implements monitoring and measuring systems that include usage data collection
• Responsible for System Configuration, system hardening, system troubleshooting, and interface troubleshooting
• Configuring and Operating Juniper/Cisco IOS; troubleshooting Switch Issues; Router Issues.
• Responsible for implementing VLANs and Trunks; securing the Expanded Network; troubleshooting Switched Networks
• Management of network elements within network management tool to ensure all network devices managed are including in active polling. Add/delete/update network elements as needed.
• Utilize network management tool to proactively investigate/research and troubleshoot all potential network issues.
• Understands retail operations being supported; Implements data and voice solutions to align with operations and security goals.
• Proposes changes in operations and/or established systems in an effort to enhance controls or improve efficiencies through better use of technology.
• Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor s Degree in an IT related field or equivalent skills and experience preferred.
• Individual is required to carry a support phone 24 x 7 on a rotational basis.

WORK EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• 5+ years experience with Cisco IOS/Juniper IOS
• Technology certificate CCNA or higher preferred
• Expert knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, and security concepts
• Intermediate knowledge of SD_WAN/Cloud environments
• Knowledge of Networking best practices and industry standards.
• Familiarity with VMware and distributed switching.
• Familiarity with Windows OS
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Familiarity of Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications
• Ability to perform repeated bending, standing, and reaching
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds