Network Administrator from Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Network Administrator

Position type: Full Time
Duration: Full Time Direct Hire
Location: New York

As a(n) Network Administrator you will:

Position Summary:
As part of the IT Operations team, the Network Administrator will be part of the team responsible for supporting the network infrastructure and related systems. This position is operationally responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, security and performance for all network systems supporting the IT infrastructure across all locations. Needs to have Advanced Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) experience, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), advanced knowledge of connectivity within hybrid environments, along with a strong understanding of SDWAN and MPLS WAN connections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support corporate LAN/WAN and related infrastructure.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for complex IT incidents and problems.
• Troubleshoot network and systems issues.
• Install, configure, test and maintain network and systems devices such as firewalls, core switches and access switches.
• Communicate with manager, senior staff and peers within the IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk teams.
• Ensure knowledge sharing with other team members.
• Participate in the design and implementation of network and systems upgrades.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for research and problem resolution.
• Assist in maintaining all operational documentation, processes, management, and diagnostic tools.
• Proactively stay aware of new technologies and methodologies.
• Recommend projects based on monitoring, prior expertise, and knowledge.
• Ensure that all infrastructure equipment is maintained according to policies and perform regular status checks of hardware and services.
• Ensure that all routine maintenance tasks (e.g. patching) are completed on all relevant devices.
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a Network Administrator supporting firewalls, switches and other related network devices and tools.
• 2+ years of experience of supporting an enterprise level infrastructure environment across multiple locations.
• Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE certification desired but not required.
• Cisco CCNA or higher certification desired but not required.

Skills:

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, configuring, and supportingL2/L3/Core/FI/MDS switches, routers and firewalls.
  • Cisco switches (Nexus 3172's and 9300's, Catalyst 9500 and 9300, 9172 MDS, UCS 6454 FI), HP Aruba 3810's, 2920's
  • Advanced Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) experience desired. Preferably Palo Alto firewalls (e.g., 3220, PA440) but not required
  • Routing protocols -- OSPF, EIGRP, BGP.
  • Implementing site to site/ipsec vpn tunnels across multiple environments.
  • Knowledge of connectivity within hybrid environments (e.g. on-prem to cloud/hosted - AWS, Azure)
  • Understanding of SDWAN and MPLS WAN connections.
  • Clearpass Policy Manager or Cisco ISE experience a plus.
• Understanding of HA/redundancy where applicable - firewalls, switching/routing, circuits, etc.
• Working knowledge of implementing and maintaining Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans.
• Familiarity with VMWare and VMWare networking.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems with attention to detail.
• Team player with exceptional work ethic.
• Highly motivated individual with a genuine passion to learn and master new technologies.
• Ability to work effectively in high pressure, business critical situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Vendor management - ability to liaise with hardware and circuit vendors.
• Flexibility with weekend and evening hours required for scheduled upgrades and non-scheduled off-hours support.
• Travel to corporate regional offices approximately 15% of the time required.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Kurt Patterson
Sr Technical Recruiter


PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $100,000k-$110,000k salary
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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