Washington, DC 20530 - Network Administrator

Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in monitoring the performance and availability of network devices and systems using Nagios and Splunk.
* Respond to network alerts, investigate issues, and escalate problems as necessary.
* Troubleshoot network issues related to devices, connectivity, and performance, and assist in resolving them promptly.
* Support the administration of Cisco Prime for network device monitoring and management.
* Help configure and maintain network device settings and configurations using Cisco Prime.
* Assist in generating reports on network performance and device health using Cisco Prime.
* Assist with configuring and maintaining Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client) for network access control, security policies, and guest network management.
* Support the enforcement of security policies and network segmentation practices.
* Perform basic tasks like device firmware upgrades, patch management, and configuration backups.
* Document network configurations, changes, and issues to ensure accurate record-keeping.
* Generate regular reports on network performance, uptime, and security incidents for internal IT teams and management.
* Update network diagrams and documentation as changes are made to the infrastructure.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications or equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.
* 1-2 years of experience in a network administration or IT support role, with exposure to network monitoring tools and technologies.
* Basic experience with network monitoring tools such as Nagios and Splunk.
* Familiarity with Cisco Prime for network management and device monitoring.
* Understanding of Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client) for managing network access control and security policies.
* Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP).
* Experience with network security tools and best practices.
* Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic network issues and escalate to senior engineers as needed.
* Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and document processes and solutions.

Desirable Skills:
* Familiarity with wireless networking and Cisco wireless solutions.
* Basic knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and network security best practices.
* Exposure to cloud networking and integration with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
* Certifications: Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+ are preferred.

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Srikanth Dhaggupati | Talent Solutions Recruiting Sr Analyst