Network Administrator
Job Summary
The IT Network Administrator will oversee and participate in all network operational activity, including network system administration, capacity planning, network performance, data, and network security as well as backup and restores. This position is based on site in Livonia, MI.
Responsibilities:
-Oversees all network activity to ensure network performance aligns with organizational needs
-Performs systems administration and capacity planning including upgrading hardware, storage capacity, and optimizing resources
-Ensures network performance
- Provides data and network security
-Manages backup and restoration activity
-Troubleshoots problems and resolve issues
-Perform routine system maintenance and software updates
-Solves escalated support calls/tickets from the Help Desk in a timely fashion
-Performs firewall installation, upgrade, and manages network
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
-Minimum of 5 years of experience in Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) and Telecom
-U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance
- Experience with greenfield setup, configuration and support of Cisco ASA firewalls and Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls
-Experience with enterprise wireless network administration and deployment
- In-depth network connectivity knowledge (TCP/IP, DHCP,DNS, Ethernet) and related enterprise network routing architecture, including routing protocols: EIGRP, BGP, Layer 3
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and team members
-Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Products
-Circuit knowledge
- Inventory logistics knowledge
- Cisco wireless management (configure and deploy wireless access points)
- Able and willing to work non-traditional hours and weekends
Bonus:
-Experience with capacity planning and performance monitoring techniques and tools
- VoIP administration or deployment experience
- Knowledge of network diagramming software
