Senior Network Administrator

Title: Senior Network Administrator

Location: Jackson, MS

Client: State of Mississippi

Duration: 6 Months

Experience: 10+ Years

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.

Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.