DPP is seeking a
Network Administrator for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance.
Work arrangement: - Hybrid: one week in the office, followed by one week remote.
- W2 position; 12 months
- Must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship.
Summary:- This position is a heavy hands-on troubleshooting and restoration of Network Services role. It is a hands-on data networking position requiring knowledge of Cisco Network firewall switches routers.
- Enterprise network troubleshooting experience is a requirement.
- Troubleshooting experience MUST be recent and you must be the one actually doing the troubleshooting.
- Administers infrastructure including hardware, software, and various configurations.
- Provides administration and maintenance of user devices and communications links to assure operational availability.
- Deploys and administers routing protocols and network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers).
- Administers and tests networking hardware and software.
- Performs remedial maintenance of network devices including the restoration of hardware and software.
Top skills:- Cisco Network firewalls, switches, and routers
- Working knowledge of Cisco’s Next Generation Network is a plus!
- Routing protocols
- Disaster recovery
- CCNP Certification is highly desired
Minimum required work experience: - 2 years of network or other job-related experience.
Job/class description:- Administers use, capacity and performance of network systems. Focuses on both hardware and software aspects of network operations across multiple platforms. Works with end users and vendors to resolve network hardware/software issues.
- Upgrades and configures network devices from multiple vendors. Maintains effective relationships with external suppliers to ensure appropriate levels of support. Schedules, plans, and performs system upgrades, including coordinating the transition from test to production environments.
- Confers with network users about how to solve problems affecting network performance. Validates and adjusts network configuration when needed to resolve issues. Generates network utilization/trending/error reports as requested. Observes and controls the status and performance of all components of network/system facilities.
- Maintains change control of network devices. Control access to, and authorization level of network devices. Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through network or other connections to ensure the security of the system. Maintains effective security/backup and disaster recovery processes and systems. Performs data backups and disaster recovery operations as needed.
- Address network vulnerabilities within audit-mandated time frames. Ensure network compliance with audit requirements. Participates in continuous review and update to ensure that processes meet changing business unit conditions.
- Creates and maintains process and procedure documentation. Provides feedback on commonly encountered problems and misunderstandings to enhance user documentation and/or training programs etc. Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
- Updates knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in network administration technology.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:- Strong technical knowledge of networking, communications, and related hardware and software.
- Knowledge of network technologies and platforms.
- Strong technical skills including problem analysis of network systems.
- Able to gather information to troubleshoot various network problems.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong knowledge of common network administration, monitoring and security utilities.
- Strong understanding of relevant network hardware and software.
Work environment: - Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
Required education/equivalencies: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
- OR, Associates degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
- OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 6 years without a degree)
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter
Daniel at
Daniel.Free@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#
24-00782)
.
DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with
DPP.
US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply.
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