Network Administrator

Essential Duties: 

• Perform support, troubleshooting, performance monitoring/tuning for the data networks at all locations. This includes SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, VPN, VxLan, Wi-Fi networks 

• Design and manage the installation/improvement of remote locations to organizational standards 

• Provide recommendations for network improvements, optimization, and deployment plans. 

• Perform implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network components to ensure maximum up time and optimal refresh intervals. 

• Assist in telecommunication vendor management and serve as a point of contact for network failures.  

• Implement network security best practices and work with security team to minimize vulnerabilities.  

• Provide network documentation, training, and team guidance.  

• Provide a strong background in cloud/virtual networking and able to optimize network configuration to allow cloud systems to scale. 

• Serve as a secondary resource for the Windows infrastructure. This includes the ability to troubleshoot DNS and DHCP 

Technical Skills

• Network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP 

• Routing and Switching  

• Virtualization Networking specifically within Nutanix and Azure environments.  

• LAN/Wan Configuration and Management.  

• A working knowledge of Advanced Windows Domain administration. This would include Active Directory, Group Policy, Sites and Services, DNS, and DHCP.  

• A working knowledge of troubleshooting/ monitoring tools. Specifically 

• Wireshark 

• JunOs 

• Juniper Mist 

• Cato Networks 

• PowerShell 

• Cisco IOS 

• Ubiquity 

• A working knowledge of infrastructure standards governing cabling (Fiber optic and copper) and site cabling infrastructure design of both inside/outside plant.  

• Cloud experience (AWS and Azure a plus.) 

• A working knowledge of SD-WAN remote access technologies. Specific Cato Network experience a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field is required. 

• JNCIP-ENT – Juniper Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching (perferred) 

• Minimum 6years of related work experience.  

• Additional certification preferred and will be a consideration to cover both the experience and degree requirement. Applicable Certifications include, but not limited to:  

• JNCIP-ENT – Juniper Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching 

• Cisco Certified Network Professional 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills  

• Must be self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skill set.  

• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, muti-tasking environment. 

• Requires an ability to work independently and in a group environment.