Senior Network and Systems Administrator / Onsite / Dallas, TX

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network and Systems Administrator to join their dynamic team in downtown Dallas. This full-time role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in Cisco, Meraki, and Palo Alto while managing complex network systems. You will play a crucial role in implementing and troubleshooting network infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and security. With a focus on both networking and systems administration, you will be pivotal in maintaining the integrity of their IT operations. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with stock options. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in networking/systems engineering/administration.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer networks using Cisco, Meraki, and Palo Alto.
• Administer systems including Windows, O365, and Azure.

Skills

Cisco

Meraki

Palo Alto

Windows Administration

O365

Entra ID

VMware

Routing Protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Relevant industry certifications (CCNA, CCNP)

Tools

VMware

AWS

SQL

Job description

A global architecture and design firm located in the downtown Dallas area is looking to hire a Senior Network and Systems Administrator on a full-time direct hire basis. This is a direct hire position onsite out of their Dallas, TX office.

They are looking to hire someone who is skilled with Cisco, Meraki, and Palo Alto. Along with Windows, O365, Entra ID, and VMware. In addition, you will be working with their implementations and troubleshooting their networks, therefore strong knowledge of routing protocols is also needed.


Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in networking/systems engineering/administration
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or equivalent training or work experience.
• Cisco experience – configuring and managing switches and routers
• Proficiency in LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless network administration, with expertise in Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls (or equivalent next-generation firewalls), and Meraki (MS, MR, and MX platforms).
• Routing protocol experience – implementing and troubleshooting OSPF, BGP, EIGRP to ensure resilient network traffic flow
• Experience with Office 365 Administration, Entra, Azure, SCCM, AWS, SQL administration, VMware infrastructure, Microsoft Windows Server, preferred

Desired Skills & Experience

• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent cloud networking certifications are highly valued.

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 70% Networking – Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto
• 30% System Administration – Windows, O365 Administration, Entra, Azure, VMWare

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.