Network Administrator

Detailed Description

• Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
• Provide technical support and maintenance
• Install, maintain and configure network hardware and equipment, routers and switches
• Perform service monitoring and reporting, with a focus on risk management and compliance
• Explore new solutions, enhancements and opportunities for continuous improvement, projects and more
• Perform the acquisition, provisioning and decommissioning of related equipment, software and services
• Formally document change requests and manage the changes
• Manage external service providers
• Foster and develop a trusting relationship with the customer as well as internal resources, and be the customer advocate

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently and directly with executive stakeholders as well as end-client technical teams.
• Good leadership and teamwork skills.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Good ability to plan projects and tasks.
• Good understanding of IT requirements for an end to end solution, including security, business continuity, disaster recovery, risk analysis and prepare business case
• In-depth knowledge of the Windows OS (server and client) and the desktop operating environment. Linux and other mainstream OS knowledge will be helpful.
• Fundamental knowledge of networking concepts
• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure service management & diagnostic tools and processes
• Advanced knowledge of end-point security management tools and processes
• Understanding of IT Infrastructure asset lifecycle management
• Extensive experience in the design of local area and wide area networks. Complexity of projects ranges from simple projects with minimal risks/ uncertainty to medium level projects with some high impact risks and multiple project variables with uncertainty.
• Excellent understanding of IP, MPLS, WAN, Ethernet, Wireless networking technologies.
• Experience with Sonic Operating System on Dell or any other hardware.
• Experience with data center design, security principles, computing infrastructure.
• Engaged by the unknowns of implementing emergent technologies and industry standards.
• Experience with Cisco 6500 and Nexus 5000 is highly desired.
• Must have experience working in an enterprise Datacenter environment.

Job Description

• Cloud migration experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• 7 to 10 years of related experience. Experience in similar job roles such as the design of local area and wide area networks.
• 2 to 4 years experience in a similar technical analyst/ network specialist role supporting Cisco equipment and software
• Experience with Sonic Operating System on Dell or any other hardware
• Experience on IP networks and Cisco Networking Products