Network Administrator

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.

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.