Network Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator

Contract Type: On-Site Contract (2-4 years)

Location: Portland, OR

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Administrator for an on-site contract role in Portland, Oregon. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of the enterprise network and Windows-based server environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with application developers to ensure new applications integrate seamlessly without impacting existing systems, while also supporting network and telephony infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with application developers to validate new applications on the enterprise network, ensuring optimal performance and minimal disruption to existing systems.
• Design and monitor application performance tests; analyze test data and recommend improvements to application design and hardware resources.
• Present performance analysis and capacity projections to systems management and business stakeholders.
• Identify architectural, application, or hardware changes that may impact server performance or capacity.
• Develop and produce accurate performance and capacity reports for monitored systems.
• Analyze performance data and establish thresholds for automated alerts.
• Assist with maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless voice/data networks.
• Provide Level 1 support for network and telephony issues, including troubleshooting and resolution.
• Install, maintain, and manage network/telephony equipment (phones, routers, switches, wireless access points, servers, backup systems, diagnostic tools).
• Support network maintenance and system upgrades (service packs, patches, hotfixes, security configurations).
• Perform basic inventory management and process equipment RMAs through resolution.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience Level: 1+ years in network and server administration.
• High-level experience with Server Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Server Capacity Planning and Server Performance.
• Proficiency in Server Performance Software Use/Support.

Preferred:

• Experience with network maintenance and system upgrades.
• Familiarity with telephony systems and related hardware.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Compensation

Hourly Pay: $30-40/hr

Benefit Offerings:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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