IT Network Administrator

Position Summary

IT Network Administrator assists in the planning, design, and purchasing of moderate to complex enterprise data network and network security infrastructure hardware and software technologies. This role performs the installation, configuration, upgrade/enhancement, maintenance/support, of the network technologies within the network core and/or network security focus areas.  

What You'll Do:
This opportunity is for a IT Sr Network Administrator or IT Network Administrator and will focus on:

• Configure, design, and support implementation in Cloud deployments. Responsible for leading Cloud networking conversations with Cloud COE and application teams. 
• Responsible for all aspects of network administration including LAN, WAN, Internet, Wireless, Application Load Balancers, Packet Capture Analysis, OSPF and BGP dynamic routing protocols.
• Performs administration of networks, systems and databases including investigation and diagnostics of problems that are deep in multiple technologies and/or platforms and seeks root cause analysis in related domains. Completes projects/outcomes of high complexity. Installs new network server hardware and other devices. Performs complex upgrades, troubleshoots and fixes of network hardware and software issues.
• Implements, maintains, modifies and supports assigned applications. Works in conjunction with appropriate IT staff to complete project plans, define project scope and participates in systems integration activities.
• Ensures maintenance of system, tracks systems performance regularly and identifies performance issues and tuning opportunities; recommends improvements where applicable.

Preferred experience & Skills:

• Cloud network knowledge, experience, and certifications are strongly preferred. 
• Experience with ISE, ACI, and/or DNA Center. CCNP or higher Cisco Certification preferred.
• Enterprise VPN experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, configures, upgrades/enhances, maintains/supports, scripts/automates hardware/software technologies, and develops/maintains system documentation within the network core or network security practice areas with minimal supervision.
• Maintains and monitors key metrics for capacity (forecasting, planning), license management, overall system health/performance and alerts, recommends and performs changes accordingly to tune network systems in support of changing business requirements.
• Supports and/or leads low to moderate complexity work within network core or network security practice areas; Participates in cross portfolio projects with low to moderate complexity that require network scripting/configuration changes and aggressive release delivery schedules  
• Collaborates and contributes to the resolution of major incidents across impacted technical domains in a 24/7 enterprise environment through analysis of system logs, correlation of events within practice areas, assists with escalation to application owners or vendors as needed to achieve quick resolution and determine root cause, and participates in on-call on a rotational basis
• Supports system controls within the network; monitors for remediation gaps to the minimum baseline standards (MBS), responds to and remediates vulnerability and audit findings, ensures system and data integrity, alerts to abnormal system and user activity, and develops, tests, and automates disaster recovery plans.
• Develops and maintains a broad understanding of the overall computing environment and knowledge of network concepts, technologies, protocols, and tools; Follows ITIL standards; Embraces emerging technologies and principles

The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished. 

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear. 

Capabilities

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience in a related technical field; and two years of professional experience in a related technical field; or 
• Associate’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience in a related technical field; and four years of professional experience in a related technical field; or 
• High School degree and six years of professional experience in a related technical field, required.  

Additional Experience

Experience with one or more aspects of network administration preferred.

• Network Core (Voice/Data) Focus includes: LAN, WAN, Internet, Wireless, Application Load Balancers (F5 BIG-IP), Packet Capture Analysis, OSPF and BGP dynamic routing protocols; ISE, ACI, DNA Center and/or Cloud network management;  working with telecommunications carriers and ISPs to troubleshoot outages and issues; understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS);  the OSI and  TCP/IP model; Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools.

Experience in one or more aspects of network security preferred

• Network Security Focus includes: Firewall platforms and policy administration, Web Content Filtering, Network Access Control, and Packet Capture Utilities; Dynamic Routing and Cloud Security; Knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and access control models; Working knowledge of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools; Basic proficiency in scripting and automation for network operations (e.g., Python, PowerShell); Understanding network segmentation, URL filtering, Cloud Security, Cloud PVC’s and dynamic routing; Experience with firewalls and network security mechanisms; Knowledge of network hardware and equipment (Cisco switches, router, Firewalls, etc.).

Designations and/or Licenses

• CCNA Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements