Network Administrator

The Timberline Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timberline Group is seeking a Network Administrator to support the administration, maintenance and deployment of hardware and software on the company network. You will oversee day-to-day operations including firewalls, load balancers, switching, routing, WiFi, voice and SD-WAN networks.

Responsibilities include deploying and maintaining firewalls, routers, QoS devices and WiFi, administering SolarWinds and Cisco UC products, and ensuring accurate inventory and documentation.

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months minimum experience as a Support Analyst or equivalent.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting networks, firewalls, switches, routers, wireless.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Routing, NAT, security fundamentals.
• Prior experience managing telco circuit installs, troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
• Experience with Linux, Microsoft operating systems and telephony systems.

Responsibilities

• Deployment, maintenance and administration of firewalls, routers, load balancers, switches, VOIP gateways and WiFi.
• Maintenance and administration of network monitoring utilities – SolarWinds and other related programs.
• Maintenance and administration of Cisco UC products and telco circuits.
• Installation and maintenance of telco provided circuits.
• Maintenance and administration of network related hardware and software inventory and documentation.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

DNS & DHCP

Security fundamentals

Independent work

Clear communication

Education

Associate's degree in IT/Networking

Tools

Palo Alto

Check Point

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti

Citrix Load Balancers

Silver Peak SD-WAN

SolarWinds

Job description

The Network Administrator - supports administration, maintenance and deployment of related hardware and software on the company network. This position oversees the day-to-day operation of company networks including support of firewalls, load balancers, switching, routing, WiFi, voice and SD-WAN networks.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Deployment, maintenance and administration of firewalls, routers, load balancers, switches, VOIP gateways and WiFi.
• Maintenance and administration of network monitoring utilities – Solarwinds and other related programs.
• Maintenance and administration of Cisco UC products.
• Installation and maintenance of telco provided circuits.
• Maintenance and administration of network related hardware and software inventory and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Six to twelve months minimum experience as a Support Analyst; or an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting networks, firewalls, switches, routers, wireless. Prior experience with Palo Alto and Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco/Meraki and Ubiquiti routers/switches/wireless, Citrix load balancers, Silver Peak SD-WAN is a plus.
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Routing, NAT, security fundamentals
• Prior experience managing telco circuit installs, troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
• Experience with Linux, Microsoft operating systems and telephony systems
• Up to 20% travel and on-call rotation
• Ability to pass credit check
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) Company or Facility background check as well as drug screening as required by the client