Network Administrator Mid- Network Operations - OscarMike

*HYBRID* Network Administrator Mid- Network Operations

Direct Hire 1099 or W2 only. 

The client is not offering subcontracting for this position.

Irving, Texas or Enon, Ohio - can be hybrid 3 days in office and 2 days remote. Enon is preferred.

Possible weekend or evening hours for testing.

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Deploy and maintain data networks, including local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) elements. Candidate will be responsible for installation/configuration/maintenance of medium-sized data center and large retail network. The candidate will be responsible for the configuration and management of Juniper / Cisco LAN switches, Solarwings Network Management servers. Candidate will develop policies and procedures as they relate to data and voice technologies, ensures compliance with enterprise policies, procedures, standards, and goals.

Requirements:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES;

• Configure and maintain data devices and systems 
• Develops and implements monitoring and measuring systems that include usage data collection 
• Responsible for System Configuration, system hardening, system troubleshooting, and interface troubleshooting 
• Configuring and Operating Juniper/Cisco IOS; troubleshooting Switch Issues; Router Issues. 
• Responsible for implementing VLANs and Trunks; securing the Expanded Network; troubleshooting Switched Networks 
• Management of network elements within network management tool to ensure all network devices managed are including in active polling. Add/delete/update network elements as needed. 
• Utilize network management tool to proactively investigate/research and troubleshoot all potential network issues. 
• Understands retail operations being supported; Implements data and voice solutions to align with operations and security goals. 
• Proposes changes in operations and/or established systems in an effort to enhance controls or improve efficiencies through better use of technology. 
• Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management.

MUST-HAVE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Active listening and analysis to identify issues or problems
• Research and creativity to identify a solution to the issue or problem
• Ability to communicate resolutions in a simple, easy to understand manner
• Communication skills
• Verbal and written – via phone, email, chat, etc.
• Must be able to clearly communicate instructions and current tasks
• Must be able to describe technical items to non-technical users
• Multi-tasking skills
• Ability to help a team member or customer real-time while performing other tasks
• Passionate about customer support
• Attention to detail – good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work nights or weekends, as needed, and participate in an on-call rotation

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years experience with Cisco IOS/Juniper IOS 
• Technology certificate CCNA or higher preferred 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+Years