Enterprise Network Systems Administrator

Nexlogica; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking an Enterprise Network Systems Administrator in Downey, CA. The successful applicant will manage company networks, ensuring alignment with business objectives, oversee hardware/software installations, and maintain security protocols, requiring at least 5 years of networking experience and Cisco knowledge. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities from problem solving to user training, making it vital to the company's IT operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of knowledge in networking services and protocols.
• 3 years as a Network Systems Administrator or similar role.
• 2 years in a security monitoring role within the last 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure networks align with business goals and objectives.
• Oversee installation of hardware/software and troubleshoot problems.
• Train new users on computer network navigation.

Skills

Customer service

Decision making

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Oral communication

Project management

Quality assurance

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

Cisco ATA

Cisco ACI

Wireshark

McAfee MVISION

NetScout

Job description

Enterprise Network Systems Administrator

Company: Nexlogica

Location: Downey, CA (California resident required, Southern California area)

Shift: Graveyard and Swing

Position Description: Enterprise Network Systems Administrator works under the direction of a Principal Network Systems Administrator Supervisor who manages and oversees all aspects of work for the Enterprise Network. The ENSA ensures that company networks align with business goals and objectives, problem solves, and thinks critically. The ENSA is responsible for overseeing an organization’s computer systems or database networks to ensure proper maintenance and security. The ENSA applies their information technology expertise to their employer’s computer systems. Duties include working with other network professionals and IT staff to update cyber security measures, install hardware or software devices, and troubleshoot problems. The ENSA also works with company employees to identify network or computer system needs, oversee the installation of new hardware or software, and use employee feedback to isolate issues. The ENSA is responsible for maintaining computer networks and systems including software, mainframes, VPNs, routers and other physical hardware; installing and configuring network equipment; updating virus protection; monitoring computer systems; communicating networking issues to other employees and management, especially in training new users; and fixing software and hardware configuration issues for users on demand or from inspection of the systems. The ENSA may also be responsible for creating instruction manuals for employees to navigate company networks.

Skills Required: Customer service; decision making; flexibility; interpersonal skills; leadership; organizational awareness; problem solving, reasoning; team building; oral communication, speaking and writing; business process, project management; quality assurance; requirements analysis and risk management; configuration, data, and information management; information resources strategy and planning; information technology architecture; information technology performance assessment; and technology awareness. Technology skill sets are required to perform in this classification: Cisco ATA, Cisco ACI, Cisco APIC, Cisco Prime, Cisco VoIP Call Manager, CACTI, eCloud, Elastic Search, ITM, Open NMS, nGenius, McAfee; MVISION, NetScout, SCOM; UTR; StruxureWare, SecureWorks WAF (WAN App FW) toolset, Wireshark, & Web CTRL.

Experience Required: Minimum of five (5) years of broad knowledge of networking services and common networking protocols, computer proficiency and understanding of various types of hardware, and increasingly responsible IT skills to include Cisco competencies; minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last four (4) in a capacity of a Network Systems Administrator or similar role; minimum of two (2) years of experience within the last four (4) years in a security monitoring role.

Cisco Core Competencies Required – But Are Not Limited To:

• Routing and Switching
• Network essentials
• WAN technologies
• Ethernet & Protocols

Education Required: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

How to Apply: Please send your resume and any additional information to [e-mail]