Job#: 3031452 Job Description: Network Administrator
Location: Foster City, California (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
This position is essential for managing the lifecycle of telecommunications services. The Network Administrator will ensure the delivery of robust and timely network connectivity as the organization expands. This role serves as a primary liaison between internal teams and external telecommunications providers, playing an instrumental part in deploying connectivity to new locations while supporting the Network Engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the end-to-end process for all data service orders, including Move, Add, Change, Disconnect (MACD) for services like Broadband/DIA, Fiber, EPL, and WISP.
- Identify new circuit requirements and manage the complete ordering process with carriers.
- Serve as the main point of contact for telecom carriers, responsible for submitting order packages, scheduling installations, and resolving service issues to meet deadlines.
- Oversee the technical activation and turn-up of new circuits and associated equipment, ensuring adherence to project requirements and technical standards.
- Configure and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, to interface with external telecom circuits.
- Diagnose and resolve circuit-level issues, particularly during testing and activation phases.
- Collaborate with the Network Engineering team on project rollouts and daily operational support.
- Maintain a comprehensive and accurate inventory of all active circuits, documenting details such as IDs, locations, costs, and contract dates.
Required Qualifications
Education: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in a similar role. Proven ability to manage vendor and carrier relationships to meet project deadlines is required.
Technical Skills: Deep functional knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF). Knowledge of diverse telecom standards and circuit types (Fiber, EPL, Wave, DF, Broadband, DIA) is necessary. Exceptional attention to detail is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certifications such as CCNA or Network+.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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