LAN WAN CISCO ADMINISTRATOR

Overview

On Site
$135,000 - $145,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

LAN
WAN
CISCO
ROUTERS
SWITCHES
LOAD BALANCERS
POWERSHELL
PYTHON

Job Details

PERMANENT JOB

LOCATION: NYC / ON SITE

NO THIRD-PARTY RESUMES

LAN/WAN,WINDOWS, CISCO, CHECKPOINT, ROUTERS AND SWITCHES

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Network Management:

  • Install, configure, and maintain networking hardware and software (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, servers) including network hardware redundancy
  • Ongoing monitoring of network traffic performance to identify potential issues (e.g., bottleneck, latency), forecast network capacity and implement necessary hardware or software upgrades.
  • Manage network services such as DNS, DHCP, and IP configuration.

Network Troubleshooting:

  • Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues.
  • Provide technical support for users experiencing network-related problems.

Compliance and Documentation:

  • Stay informed of emerging network technologies and ensure network systems comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including network diagrams, and configurations.

Security Administration:

  • Under CISO guidance, implement network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus software. Monitor and respond to security breaches, network vulnerabilities and threats. Assist with matters related to security audits and penetration testing.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Certifications: CCNA, CompTIA Network+, CCNP, or similar.

Experience/Skills:

  • 5-7 years of experience in network administration and support of Routers, Switches and Firewall.
  • Proficiency with Network protocols and Cisco networking equipment, IronPort and CheckPoint
  • Experience with network and systems monitoring tools (e.g., WhatsUpGold, Wireshark).
  • Very good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Pluses:

  • Ability to automate network tasks using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
  • Familiarity with Windows server administration.
  • Familiarity with Load Balancer (e.g., F5)
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