Network System Administrator at Corporate Staffing

Network System Administrator Job Responsibilities

• Ensure network connectivity throughout a company’s LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations.
• Completes a daily analysis of network devices for any potential performance, availability, and/or stability issues, and resolve any issues that are discovered.
• Collect and review network utilization data for capacity and planning purposes
• Proactive monitoring of all network devices, services, and servers using a combination of tools to ensure high availability and SLA’s.
• Assist in developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining disaster recovery plans.
• Provides on-demand support for end user issues relating to network performance and availability.
• Acts as the primary escalation point for networking issues, working directly with Service Desk Team, and external providers to resolve any issues that arise.
• Provides training to Service Desk on topics such as basic network troubleshooting and incident management.
• Produces and maintains detailed network diagrams, technical documentation for all processes and procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Maintain the network infrastructure including all servers, firewalls, switches, and other equipment
• Configures new and upgrade network components as newer technology becomes available
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging tools and technologies & implement new technology that supports business requirements
• Maintain & update Cisco ASA Firewall , Router and Switch configurations as needed
• Works and communicates at a technical level with vendors and vendor support services to troubleshoot network issues.
• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
• Monitors the network team ticket queue, works any tickets possible, and escalates when necessary. Provides assistance and expertise to other IT team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the Network System Administrator Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum 3+ years experience of Network administration
• Must have Cisco certifications (CCNA,CCNP)
• Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching with Cisco routers, switches, WiFi, and firewalls
• Must have Familiarity with system administration on several variants of Linux and Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016)
• Network Services (DNS, DHCP,SSH, SSL, Email (POP3/IMAP/SMTP), FTP, TCP/IP networking, and Firewall Configurations etc.)
• Virtualization experience with VMware, citrix and Hyper-V
• Experience with Active directory administration
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and team skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills