Job Title: Network Administrator
Type: Long-term Contract
Work Setting: Onsite
Location: Garland, TX
Kindly no C2C/C2H for this opportunity.
Summary: Responsible for the daily maintenance and enhancement of the network infrastructure, including the installation of network equipment and cabling. This role also provides technical assistance to staff and outside vendors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, manage, and maintain data, voice, wireless, and video network infrastructures.
- Deploy functional advanced LAN, WLAN, and WAN networks.
- Ensure network security and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Implement and manage network access control policies.
- Document various network and systems infrastructures.
- Perform advanced routine maintenance and upgrades on routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices.
- Monitor network performance to ensure system availability and reliability.
- Operate network monitoring software to prevent, diagnose, and resolve issues.
- Diagnose and remedy network endpoint connectivity and performance problems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues and outages.
- Assist with various IT and Telecommunication projects.
- Collaborate with teams across the organization as well as vendors to support IT initiatives.
- Provide training and guidance to junior network administrators and other IT staff.
- Maintain professional certifications, as necessary, to perform job duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- 5 years of experience in network administration or a similar role.
- Possession of an Industry-Recognized Network Certification.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7 or more years of related experience.
- Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, and/or CompTIA Network+ (or higher).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the major components in network and server infrastructure, including hardware, software, and cabling systems.
- Ability to set up and manage Cisco Routers and Switches.
- Proficiency in network protocols, routing, and switching.
- Experience with network security (firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems).
- Familiarity with cloud networking and services (AWS, Azure, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with users to define system requirements and resolve problems.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Obtain a Cisco or CompTIA Network+ (or higher) certification or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
- An industry-recognized security certification is a plus.
- Valid Class C Driver's License.