Enterprise Network Systems Administrator

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm in California is seeking a Talent Discovery Specialist to design, maintain, and secure enterprise-wide network infrastructure. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in networking services, proficiency in managing network systems, and a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields. This contract role focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures and involves troubleshooting, project management, and collaboration with IT teams. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of broad experience with networking services and protocols.
• 3+ years as a Network Systems Administrator or similar role within the last 4 years.
• 2+ years in a security monitoring role within the last 4 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise computer systems and network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software.
• Support and enhance cybersecurity measures.
• Monitor network performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Create user guides and instruction manuals for network usage.
• Update virus protection and security tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Project management

Risk management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

Equivalent experience allowed

Tools

Cisco ATA

Elastic Search

McAfee

Wireshark

SCOM

NetScout

nGenius

UTR

Wireshark

MVISION

SecureWorks WAF

StruxureWare

VoIP Call Manager

Job description

Talent Discovery Specialist @ HireTalent | Expert in Technical Recruiting

We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Network Systems Administrator (ENSA) to help design, maintain, and secure enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This role works under the direction of a Principal Network Systems Administrator (PNSA) and plays a critical role in aligning network operations with business goals.

If you believe networks should be rock-solid, secure, and quietly brilliant—this one’s for you.

What You’ll Do

As an ENSA, you’ll be responsible for the health, security, and performance of enterprise networks, including:

• Managing and maintaining enterprise computer systems and network infrastructure
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software
• Supporting and enhancing cybersecurity measures
• Monitoring network performance and resolving issues proactively
• Maintaining systems including VPNs, routers, mainframes, and physical network hardware
• Updating virus protection and security tools to safeguard data and communications
• Collaborating with IT teams and business users to identify system needs and resolve issues
• Supporting end users, including training and documentation where needed
• Creating user guides and instruction manuals for network usage

Required Skills & Experience

Experience

• 5+ years of broad experience with networking services and protocols
• 3+ years (within the last 4 years) as a Network Systems Administrator or similar role
• 2+ years (within the last 4 years) in a security monitoring role

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
• (Equivalent experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis)

Core Competencies

• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making
• Project management, risk management, and quality assurance
• Configuration, data, and information management
• IT architecture, performance assessment, and technology planning

Technical Skills

Experience with tools and platforms such as:

• Cisco ATA, ACI, APIC, Prime, VoIP Call Manager
• CACTI, eCloud, Elastic Search, ITM, Open NMS
• nGenius, NetScout, SCOM, UTR
• McAfee, MVISION
• StruxureWare, SecureWorks WAF
• Wireshark, Web CTRL

Preferred Skills

• Cisco controller-based wireless solutions
• Meraki technologies

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development and Government Administration