MS-MDES Network Administrator ONSITE 144135

Overview

$open Based on Experience
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

Cisco
Cisco Routers
Firewalls
Avaya
Wireless
Help Desk
Systems Support
Posting
Operations
LAN

Job Details

State of Mississippi - Network Administrator - MDES Projects - MS - MDES- 144135 (100% Onsite)

Urgent Posting: Yes

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: Based on Experience

Location: 1235 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39215

HOURS: 40. No Overtime

ON-CALL: Occasionally
TRAVEL: Occasionally in state only
Background Check - HIRERIGHT PACKAGE: A

Posting Close Date: 7/3/2025 3:00:00 PM

Posting open for short term due to asap need. Onsite required.

Agency:: MDES - Mississippi Department of Employment Security

Project Details

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a Network Administrator. Under the direction of the Office of Technology Support and Innovation Director, this position directs the operations of the Agency data network. Provide Agency with network infrastructure to support the business needs of the organization and to meet and exceed the expectations of the user base.

JOB TITLE: Network Administrator

WORK LOCATION: 1235 Echelon Parkway Jackson, MS 39215
START DATE: ASAP

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position description is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude the agency from assigning additional network scope related functions during the contractual time.

  • Design, Install, Maintain, Monitor, Troubleshoot and Repair of the Agency Network Infrastructure.
  • Configure and manage network routers, switches, wireless access points and all other associated network devices to support the Agency LAN and WAN.
  • Monitor health and performance of network devices and network links to ensure optimum service delivery.
  • Plan and Design networks for new locations or to reconfigure existing ones.
  • Coordinate with other technical staff and external vendors to resolve problems.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technology, equipment or applications to enhance the operations and efficiency of the Agency network
  • Provide High-Level support to assist in resolution of escalated help desk issues.
  • Provide tertiary support to assist with and resolve difficult and often complex technical situations involving multiple variables when all technical levels have been exhausted.
  • Escalate problems to third party manufacturer support personnel if needed to resolve issue.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10+ years' experience supporting network and systems support experience
  • 10+ years' experience with Cisco routers required.
  • Experience with Cisco switches required.
  • Experience with Cisco ISE required.
  • 5 years of experience with performing vulnerability assessments and incorporating automated benchmarks

PREFERRED:

  • Experience with Fortigate firewalls preferred.
  • Experience with Avaya System preferred.

Required Skills

Years of experience + Comment

Design, Install, Maintain, Monitor, Troubleshoot and Repair of the Agency Network Infrastructure.

Configure and manage network routers, switches, wireless access points and all other associated network devices to support the Agency LAN and WAN.

Monitor health and performance of network devices and network links to ensure optimum service delivery.

Plan and Design networks for new locations or to reconfigure existing ones.

Coordinate with other technical staff and external vendors to resolve problems.

Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technology, equipment or applications to enhance the operations and efficiency of the Agency network

Provide High-Level support to assist in resolution of escalated help desk issues.

Provide tertiary support to assist with and resolve difficult and often complex technical situations involving multiple variables when all technical levels have been exhausted.

Escalate problems to third party manufacturer support personnel if needed to resolve issue.

REQUIREMENTS:

10+ years' experience supporting network and systems support experience

10+ years' experience with Cisco routers required.

Experience with Cisco switches required.

Experience with Cisco ISE required.

5 years of experience with performing vulnerability assessments and incorporating automated benchmarks

PREFERRED:

Experience with Fortigate firewalls preferred.

Experience with Avaya System preferred.

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