Network Administrator

Client: Automotive EV Manufacturer

Type: Contract to hire (W2)

Pay: $53-$57/hr

Benefits: 2-3 weeks PTO, 401k, Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), $2000/year tuition assistance, 8 paid holidays.

Bachelor's Degree is Mandatory

100% onsite in Palo Alto, CA

Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

This is what you'll do:

- Responsible for designing, organizing, modifying, installing, and supporting network hardware and software at a single location in Palo Alto, CA

- Manage network security with knowledge of FortiGate, access points

- Being capable of troubleshooting, analyzing and diagnosing issues as needed

- Collaborate with remote IT team members to build and maintain positive, productive team relationships

- Develop positive relationships with the business and other functions involved in downstream technical processes

This is what you'll need:

- At least 5 years (or relative) in a Systems or Desktop support role, where you learned the nuances of IT Administration

- Bachelor's is preferred for this position

- Experience with: LAN/WAN, Firewalls, Dell Switches, Access Points, Cisco (Preferred)

- The discipline to actively manage help desk tickets and internal IT tasks, without getting distracted by email, chat or other adhoc communication

- A Teacher

- Able to teach end users about IT technologies or solutions to their issues in an easy-to-understand way

- Self-Starter

- The ability to actively look for effective tasks to complete during low tickets.