Network Administrator
A leading technology company is seeking a skilled Network Administrator to maintain and support its internal and customer-facing networks. This role is critical in ensuring network security, stability, and performance, while also supporting various site deployment projects, including network integration, architecture updates, and site renovations.
Travel: May require occasional travel throughout the continental U.S.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist in network design, implementation, and maintenance.
- Provide network support across organizational and customer operating systems.
- Maintain stable and consistent connectivity across all infrastructure.
- Prepare, implement, and monitor disaster procedures and recovery plans.
Key Duties:
- Provide technical expertise and assist with network design, integration, and consolidation.
- Address and resolve technical issues related to network hardware and system upgrades.
- Interface with customers, vendors, and local communication teams for site installations.
- Engineer and implement technical solutions from start to finish.
- Document network engineering standards and support the development of architecture designs.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct technical assessments, and provide recommendations.
- Maintain network servers, hardware, software, and security settings.
- Recommend, test, and implement system and security upgrades.
- Monitor and troubleshoot network stability and performance.
- Manage network user settings and permissions.
- Develop technical documentation for network systems and applications.
- Support customer networks and infrastructure.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in a network administration role.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and computing infrastructure.
- Experience with network engineering, operations, and performance analysis.
- Proficiency in server management and monitoring tools.
- Strong communication skills for training and assisting users.
- Experience with Cisco, Ciena, and Juniper network equipment.
- Hands-on Layer 2 and Layer 3 configuration experience, including dynamic routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF).
- Familiarity with GRE and IPSEC Tunnels, MPLS, VPLS, and VPNs.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with VMware hosting environments and associated storage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Previous experience in the telecommunications industry.
- Knowledge of PON (Passive Optical Network) and FTTH (Fiber to the Home) technologies.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with engineering teams and key stakeholders.
- Analyze network performance data and implement improvements.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Build strong relationships with team members, clients, and vendors.
- Work effectively under deadlines and in emergency situations.
- Communicate ideas and solutions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Assist in the planning, management, and execution of projects.
- Participate in meetings, research initiatives, and special projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Strong vision capabilities, including close, distance, and color vision.
Work Environment:
- Professional and deadline-oriented office setting.
- Occasional exposure to loud environments on project sites.
- Interaction with team members, clients, and vendors.
- Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
