Senior Network Administrator

Job Overview
As a Senior Network Administrator, you will be supporting a customer with the administration and operations of their network infrastructure. You would be responsible for implementing, managing and troubleshooting networks  and systems according to company’s needs and goals. This position would be responsible for installing and  maintaining computer systems, monitoring computer and network systems to improve performance, making  sure all users know how to use the networks and systems properly and ensuring all system users have authorized access. Maintaining system security, making sure websites function, upgrading network and computer systems and fixing network, hardware, software and systems problems are all duties for a Network Administrator.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Maintaining computer networks and systems including software, mainframes, VPNs, routers and other 
  physical hardware
• Installing and configuring network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues.
• Updating virus protection software to keep data and communications protected.
• Monitoring computer systems to improve network performance for computer systems and networks.
• Communicating networking issues to other employees and management, especially in training new users
• Fixing software and hardware configuration issues for users on-demand or from inspection of the systems

What You Will Need To Succeed

8+ years of related work experience as a Network Administrator
Supervisory experience as a Network Administrator
Network certification in disciplines such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft certifications 
in Windows Server and Windows Client.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, systems engineering or network administration.
Knowledge of networking services, common networking protocols, and hardware 
Knowledge of: 
Linux
Windows
Switch Configuration
Net Gear
Open VPN
Palo Alto Firewall 
Network
Computer proficiency and understanding of various types of hardware.
Ability to problem solve and think critically.
Attention to detail.
Communication skills
Project management skills
Ability to follow standard engineering principles and practices.
Creative approach to problem solving.
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with competing deadlines.