Network administrator

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Cloud
Cisco
Palo Alto

Job Details

Job Title-Network Admin

Location - New York, NY or Greenwich, CT

Mandatory Areas
Must Have Skills
Palo alto firewalls
Cisco
Public cloud

Network Administrator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Network Administrator will manage network infrastructure to ensure stable operation of enterprise data networks and services.

A network administrator will deploy, maintain, operate, and optimize enterprise network services and related technology assets.

This individual will work alongside a highly collaborative team of Network Administrators

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install and deploy network architecture to address local (LAN), wide area (WAN), and Azure data network needs. Configure and deploy hardware and third-party cloud network connections and services.

Troubleshoot complex network performance issues, analyze packet captures and logs.

Coordinate with data network solution providers to design enterprise network topology, routing, and service levels.

Implement appropriate alert and response runbooks across various network platforms, ensuring optimal operation.

Follow Incident, Problem Management, and CAB protocols.

Oversee plans to ensure network capacity meets existing and future requirements and preform regular capacity planning exercises, including disaster recovery planning.

Support implementation teams in providing network solutions/architecture for new projects in a fast paced environment.

Coordinate installation of network hardware and software across the enterprise.

Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, and standards to support the team's goals.

Participate in the lifecycle management of network hardware, including software upgrades and hardware refreshes.

Install and operate security infrastructure such as, firewalls, anti-virus solutions and intrusion detection systems.

Plan, design and deploy wireless local area networks (WLANs),

Interact and negotiate with vendors and service providers to procure network products and services.

Prepare and maintain accurate network documentation for network infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: (Academic, Professional, Relevant Job Knowledge)

Requires 2-4 years' experience in the following products

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Catalyst & Nexus Cisco Unified Wireless (i.e., ISE, Prime Infrastructure)

F5 Big-IP (Multiple products) Public Cloud | Azure, AWS

Microsoft & Linux Operating Systems

Experience with automation platforms and/or frameworks such as Ansible, Nornir, Python, Terraform, or Go.

Will require occasional off-hours & weekend support, occasional travel, and be able to participate in a 24/7 on call rotation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Previous experience managing datacenter or datacenter providers

Previous experience with the following products a plus: LogicMonitor NetScout Netbox Temporal

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