About the Job:
Join our growing IT department as a Network Administrator, where you will leverage your in-depth knowledge of network administration and strong troubleshooting skills. This challenging position involves participation in network projects and the design of network infrastructure.
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Responsibilities:
- Participate in network projects and infrastructure design.
- Configure and administer network switches, routers, access control devices, wireless, load balancers, and monitoring platforms.
- Implement SSL/VPN and provide network monitoring support requirements.
- Conduct in-depth network services monitoring and troubleshooting for WAN and LAN environments.
- Collaborate with end users and remote sites to evaluate service requests and resolve performance-driven issues.
- Work closely with other IT personnel to support projects and resolve issues.
- Provide off-hours support on a rotational basis.
- Occasional travel to visit remote offices or data centers or to provide event support.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of network administration experience.
- Understanding of foundational network principles, OSI model, and routing/switching concepts.
- Ability to administer and troubleshoot Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices.
- Experience with managing and supporting wireless networks and SSL VPN environments.
- Familiarity with firewall technologies and VoIP support in an enterprise setting.
- Experience with WAN circuits and related technologies (DMVPN, BGP, MPLS).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of network monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds.
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Capable of working effectively in a data center setting to install and maintain equipment.
- Professional command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
Recommended Qualifications:
- Cisco certification(s).
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus and NX-OS.
- Experience with Cisco wireless products.
- Familiarity with at least one scripting language and automation techniques.
- Exposure to VMware NSX or equivalent SDN products.
- Understanding of Amazon EC2 networking principles.
- Experience with Layer 7 protocols and Cisco ISE.
- Familiarity with F5 BIG-IP platform and Palo Alto Firewalls.
