Job Description :
Looking to start the New Year with a New Role?! An established client in the North Dallas area is seeking an experienced Network Admin with STRONG fundamentals in network design. Here''s what the role entails:
The Network Administrator is responsible for implementation, configuration, and support of internal and/or external networks. Develops and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network configurations in a secure multi-platform mission critical environment. They will participate in departmental projects by assisting in the development of project plans, documentation, and task execution. They will perform daily system maintenance tasks and participate in on-call duty.
Primary Position Responsibilities
Responsible for day-to-day security administration of the organization’s data systems and data networks including network device hardening and patching
Designs, deploys and supports wired and wireless LANs, WANs, remote sites connected through VPN tunnels, dedicated point-to-point circuits and/or cellular ISP.
Maintains up-to-date documentation of network and systems
Implements networking configurations consistent with industry recognized best practices
Develops, maintains and tests the Disaster Recovery plan for networking
Reviews, tests and deploys firmware upgrades to the network infrastructure on a regular basis
Proactively identify and mitigate network security risks
Proactively identify and mitigate network availability/performance issues
Work with management to improve service levels
Provides advanced support to the IT Operations team and Help Desk for Network issues
Other duties as needed
Soft Skills:
Team player with a positive attitude who is able to communicate ideas clearly and tactfully
IT systems and data protection oriented. Always incorporates the view of the end user security and systems protection in technical solutions, with strong consideration given to an analysis of IT security practices and their impact to member/customer service and personally maintaining a high level of customer service.
Highly motivated worker with the initiative to accomplish personal goals as well as those set forth by management
Customer service oriented. Always incorporates the view of the end user in technical solutions
Analyzing technical challenges and developing potential resolutions correctly
Producing and maintaining quality technical documentation and reports
Works with IT management in network planning; technology roadmap, etc.
Produces and adheres to quality, thorough project plans
Works with IT Ops Team and other CoServ teams on projects
Position Requirements
Education and Certifications Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Required Experience:
4+ years’ experience in Network Administration, to include: Implementing, troubleshooting and administering secure TCP/IP WAN/LAN/WLAN networks
Experience with network hardware, software & configuration (routers, switches, etc
Experience with security hardware, software & configuration (firewalls, encryption devices, IDS/IPS, etc
Experience with network monitoring and performance tools
Experience with cabling
Data center and network closet networking
Network design and documentation
Preferred Experience:
Extreme Networks, Cisco Networks, Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, Aruba Networks experience
Experience with Solarwinds suite of network performance tools
Experience with next-generation firewall technology
Experience with NAC
Experience with virtual hypervisor networking
Experience with DNS, RADIUS, IPAM, Netflow/SFlow, SNMP
Experience with IPSEC and secure site to site VPN tunnels
Experience with monitoring and managing wireless networks and related components (sensors, access points, controllers)
Experience with Network QOS administration
Experience with IP Telephony networking
Soft Skill Experience Required
Fits the “co-op culture” with principles of safety first, employee dedication, outstanding service and exceeding customer expectations
Team oriented performer, focused on the tasks and goals of the organization
Work within the confines of a Change Control environment
Experience with project management principles
Motivated self starter with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent grammar and composition skills
Willingness to adapt to learning new technologies