Job Description :
Network Administrator
Des Moines, IA
12 Months

Need F2F interview

Complete Description:
These functions are performed in the enterprise hosting, networking and end user environments, which hosts hundreds of virtual and physical servers and thousands of end users in multiple locations, supporting functions and business-critical services for executive branch agencies.

Responsibilities include:
Operational support for routers, switches and firewalls for security, performance, capacity and availability of services.
Configure and maintain secure network infrastructure in conformance with security standards and best practices. Assigned systems include enterprise networking environment with major impact on delivery of services to customers internal to state government and to the public.
Provide network architect support in the form of infrastructure assessments of agency LANs and WANs; creation of logical and conceptual network diagrams; monitoring, analysis, problem resolution, and changes.
Manage networks and assigned systems to prevent unauthorized access while insuring efficient transmission. Perform log management and monitoring.
Firewall support: Plan, schedule and implement access through the firewalls in conformance with security standards and best practices.
Adhere to defined incident/change management process.
Regular communication with other technical teams and business owners.
Work with customers to develop testing and implementation schedules as needed.
Maintain technical documentation of the environment.

Required:
10+ years network switching, routing, IP addressing, Internet connectivity, security and firewall administration to include data network implementation, maintenance, analysis and support using the Cisco family of data networking products.
7+ years full time senior level technical support experience in a complex enterprise networking environment including analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
5+ years experience with advanced diagnostics equipment and tools, routing protocols, network management tools, remote access, Ethernet, and WAN technologies.
2+ years experience configuration, implementation and operation of Gigamon products.
Thorough working knowledge of network fundamentals including IP networking, topologies and security concepts.
Communicate clearly and interact effectively with individuals at all levels of responsibility.
Schedule, coordinate and plan effectively.
1+ years Visio skills strongly preferred.
Strong preference for experience implementing Cloud technologies.
Strong preference for Unix scripting skills (e.g. Perl, Bash, TCL cURL
Experience with VMware implementation and administration.

Skills:
Network switching, routing, IP addressing, and Internet connectivity Required 10 Years
full time senior level technical support experience in a complex enterprise networking environment including analytical, problem solving. Required 10 Years
Thorough working knowledge of network fundamentals including IP networking Required 10 Years
Experience with security and firewall administration to include data network implementation Required 10 Years
Experience with advanced diagnostics equipment and tools, routing protocols, network management tools, remote access, Ethernet, and WAN technologies. Required 7 Years
Experience configuration, implementation and operation of Gigamon products. Required 5 Years
Visio skills Required 2 Years
Strong preference for experience implementing Cloud technologies Required 1 Years
Strong preference for Unix scripting skills (e.g. Perl, Bash, TCL cURL Highly desired
Experience with VMware implementation and administration. Highly desired