Network Administrator (No Network Engineer Candidates)

  • Austin, TX
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
IT ADMINISTRATOR
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
VPN
VLAN

Job Details

Job Title: Network Administrator (No Network Engineer Candidates)
Location: Austin, TX 78701 (100% Onsite, 5 Days a Week)
Position Type: Long-Term Contract (W2 Only)
Eligibility: s, s, L2 Austin, Texas-based candidates only (No relocation or out-of-state candidates)
No C2C or Corp-to-Corp Candidates


Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Network Administrator to join our team for a long-term onsite contract role in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience in network administration and must reside in Austin, TX, or within a 1-hour radius only. This role does not require previous state project experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer, maintain, and support the organization's LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless networks.
  • Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure network security and availability.
  • Perform routine network maintenance and upgrades, including firmware and software updates.
  • Implement and manage network backup and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and inventory.
  • Work closely with IT teams to support servers, storage, and cloud networking as needed.
  • Provide on-call support and respond to network-related incidents promptly.
  • Maintain compliance with organizational policies and security best practices.

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Minimum 10+ years of proven experience as a Network Administrator not a Network Engineer .
  • Extensive experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent network hardware and software.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
  • Hands-on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
  • Proficiency in configuring and maintaining wireless networks.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Additional Requirements:
  • Local to Austin, TX must reside in Austin or within a 1-hour commute.
  • Candidates must be open to working on-site 5 days a week in downtown Austin (78701).
  • No relocation or out-of-state candidates will be considered.
  • No Network Engineers this role is strictly for Network Administrators.

Qualified and interested candidates local to Austin, TX, are encouraged to apply immediately.
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