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Description
We are offering an employment opportunity for a Network Administrator in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. As a Network Administrator, you'll be tasked with providing technical support for our LAN/WAN network. Your extensive knowledge in IT operations, cloud technologies and networking will be essential in maintaining network functions and ensuring efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
- Monitor the performance and availability of network devices using tools such as Nagios and Splunk.
- Respond to network alerts, investigate issues, and escalate them to senior engineers for resolution as necessary.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity and device performance issues to ensure prompt resolution.
Network Administration:
- Support the administration of Cisco Prime for device monitoring and management.
- Assist in configuring and maintaining network device settings using Cisco Prime.
- Generate performance reports and device health summaries using Cisco Prime tools.
Network Security:
- Help configure and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control, security policies, and guest-management settings.
- Support the enforcement of network security segmentation and policies to ensure a safe operating environment.
- Perform basic network security tasks like firmware upgrades, patch management, and configuration backups.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Document network configurations, infrastructure changes, and troubleshooting steps for internal record-keeping.
- Generate detailed reports on network performance, uptime, and security incidents for the IT team and management.
- Update network diagrams and documentation to reflect infrastructure adjustments.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree inComputer Science,Information Technology,Network Engineering, or a related field; equivalent certifications or experience may be accepted in place of a degree.
- 1-2 yearsof experience in network administration or IT support, with hands-on exposure to network monitoring tools and technologies.
Technical Skills:
- Basic experience with network monitoring tools such asNagiosandSplunk.
- Familiarity withCisco Primefor device monitoring and management.
- Understanding ofCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)for network access control and security policies.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols (e.g.,TCP/IP,DNS,DHCP,SNMP,HTTP).
- Solid understanding of network security tools and best practices.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic network issues, escalating complex problems to senior engineers as required.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across IT teams and create detailed documentation.
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with wireless networking andCisco wireless solutions.
- Basic knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and general network security practices.
- Exposure to cloud networking and integration with platforms such asAWSorAzure.
- Certifications such asCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)orCompTIA Network+are preferred.
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