Network Admininstrator Mid to Senior - Johnson City, United States - Akkodis

Description

Position:
Network Administrator - Mid- Senior (Contract to Hire)


Location:
Austin Texas (North Austin)


Office :
Onsite role with some remote days


Hours:

Rotating On-call schedule weekly. Outside the on-call week, the schedule is Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.

Rate:
67-70/hr


Contract:
12-month contract to hire. Conversion salary $125-130K with 7% annual bonus


Key Qualifications and Requirements:

The Net Admin will maintain network hardware, build new interfaces, testing hardware, deployment. Router/Switch, Firewall, SDWAN, performing at times analytics, and reporting on network activity.

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
• Knowledge of load balancing integration, design and implementation processes
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS and DHCP functionality
• Knowledge of network protocols such as SNMP, multicast and 802.1x, 802.1q, 802.1d
• Knowledge of enterprise network security
• Knowledge of Cisco, switches, routers, firewalls and VPN devices
• Knowledge of enterprise hardware, i.e., x86 Microsoft Windows servers, storage (EMC, IBM, HP, PURE), mobile devices, Windows desktops and Apple
• Knowledge of enterprise software, i.e., VMWare, Active Directory, LDAP and MS Exchange
• Knowledge of OS and networks, i.e., Windows server, iOS, Citrix, TCP/IP, L2/L3 switches, load balancing, firewalls and MS clusters
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, SharePoint and Visio
• Knowledge of budgeting and procurement processes for network projects
• Ability to follow architecture and design through to execution and stabilization
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

CCNA, Cisco CCNP level Certification Required

Additional Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Unified Computing System (UCS) CISCO

Knowledge of Cisco, switches, routers, firewalls and VPN devices, other network / hardware vendors like Juniper and Alcatel/Lucent are good too.

Knowledge experience doing configuration, maintaining CRITICAL INFRASTRCTURE (sectors; Utilities, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial Manufacturing that have Operation Technology Network hardware systems)
Knowledge of load balancing integration, design and implementation processes
Knowledge of network protocols such as SNMP, multicast and 802.1x, 802.1q, 802.1d
Knowledge of enterprise network security
Knowledge of network monitoring (Solarwinds, Tripwire)
Knowledge of Cisco, switches, routers, firewalls and VPN devices to include doing Configuration, installation, troubleshooting)
Knowledge of OS and networks, i.e., Windows server, iOS, Citrix, TCP/IP, L2/L3 switches, load balancing, firewalls and MS clusters


Industrial Control System or SCADA related network experience strongly preferred
NERC CIP v5 related experience preferred (not required)
Need to have valid drivers license and own a car. Mileage reimbursement when doing site visits.


PRESCREEN QUESTIONS:

• Do you have route/switch, firewall configuration/ design experience, trouble shooting, et al?
• Describe your experience in CRITICAL INFRASTRCUTURE network environment?
• What Cisco networking hardware, routers and switches are most experienced on and familiar?
• What other Networking hardware are you experienced configuring and maintaining, testing in lab prior to deployment? Juniper, Alcaltel/Lucent, etc.
• Do you SDWAN experience? The client is mid-flight update SDWAN.

4. Have you supported/work in enterprise or large company with multi offices, WAN/LAN?

• Are you committed to working Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite or in the field reporting. Monday and Friday are remote days.

6 Be aware like any Utility, there is an extensive background check and drug test and this role.

Pay Details: $67.00 to $70.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.