Network Administrator

Jobsbridge; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Glendale, California, is seeking a Network Administrator to manage and support local and wide area networks. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Cisco technologies, including routing and switching, as well as a thorough knowledge of TCP/IP networking. Responsibilities include maintaining network servers, implementing security measures, and providing support for network administration requests. This role requires occasional nationwide travel and may involve being on call outside normal working hours.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in networking technologies and protocols.
• Ability to manage high stress situations calmly and effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of network serving and backup/restoration practices.

Responsibilities

• Install and support local and wide area networks.
• Maintain and manage network servers and devices.
• Implement and configure routers and switches.

Skills

Cisco Routing/Switching

Data Communications (circuits and cabling)

TCP/IP networking (IPV 4 and IPV 6)

Load balancing

Network security best practices

High stress management

Windows Active Directory

Hyper-V virtualization

Exchange Server management

Job description

Install and support local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.

Must be very strong in networking experience; Cisco Routing/Switching, Data Communications (circuits and cabling) VPN, Wireless Controllers and AP's, DNS, and DHCP

Knowledge of TCP/IP networking (IPV 4 and IPV 6), familiar with load balancing

Ability to manage high stress situations calmly and effectively

Clear understanding of best practices in the areas of security, and back-up/restoration.

Maintain network servers such as file servers, application servers, database servers, backup appliances, NASs, SANs, VPN gateways and intrusion detection systems.

Excellent knowledge of Windows Active directory, permissions, group policies.

Implementing and configuring routers and switches including Cisco routers, Cisco switches

Strong background in Microsoft Windows Server 2003-2012 deployment, design, implementation and administration.

Working knowledge with virtualization, specifically Hyper-V

Experience with Exchange 2007 and above, server management and mail troubleshooting

Undertake routine preventative measures and implement, maintain and monitor network security.

Support network administration-related requests from Help Desk Specialists.

Ensure systems comply with industry standards.

Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends)

Must be able to travel nationwide about 25%