LAN/WAN Support Administrator

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

LAN
WAN
Admin
Cisco
Firewall
FTP
EIGRP
HTTPS
MPLS
Network Monitoring
Root Cause Analysis
SMTP
SSL
Switches
VTP
VLAN
Technical Support
TCP/IP
Routing Protocols
OSPF
RADIUS
MPLS VPN

Job Details

Role: Admin-Data-LAN/WAN

Location: VA
Job Summary
The LAN/WAN Support Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless network operations by independently resolving technical issues, providing on-call support, and conducting root cause analyses. This position is vital for maintaining high-quality customer service and satisfaction, thereby contributing to the organization's operational excellence.

(1.) Key Responsibilities
1. Provide Technical Support For Lan/Wan Networking Issues By Troubleshooting And Resolving Incidents To Meet Agreed Service Level Agreements, Ensuring Minimal Disruption To Operations.

2. Conduct Root Cause Analysis On Escalated Issues, Employing Diagnostic Tools And Methodologies To Identify Underlying Problems And Implement Effective Solutions.

3. Enhance Operational Efficiency By Updating And Managing The Knowledge Base, Documenting Resolutions, And Sharing Best Practices To Foster A Culture Of Continuous Improvement.

4. Train And Mentor New Team Members And Analysts, Facilitating Knowledge Transfer And Ensuring Adherence To Quality Standards And Company Policies.

5. Ensure Positive Customer Experience By Optimizing First Call Resolution Rates And Minimizing Case Reopens, Ultimately Aiming For High Customer Satisfaction (Csat) Scores.
Skill Requirements
1. Proficient in LAN/WAN technologies and protocols.

2. Strong troubleshooting skills in network connectivity issues and performance optimization.

3. Familiarity with network monitoring tools and diagnostic software.

4. Ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions independently.

5. Excellent communication skills for effective customer interaction and team collaboration.

6. Excellent hands-on experience on the following technologies:

7. Routing protocols EIGRP, OSPF, BGP

8. LAN Switching VLAN, VTP, STP, EtherChannel, CoS

9. WAN MPLS, MPLS/VPN, MP-BGP

10. TCP/IP protocol suite, Quality of Service

11. Application protocols - HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSL etc.

12. Network Security - IPSec VPN, AAA Architecture, TACACS+, RADIUS, firewalls

13. Data Center Architecture Network, Server, Storage
Certification
1. Optional But Valuable: Cisco Certification

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