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Integrated Resources

Sr. Network Administrator

Integrated Resources, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130


Pay Range: $40-$50/hr.

Shift: 8-4:30This is a contract-to-hire position, primarily remote with occasional onsite visits.Duties:

Job Summary:Network Administrator:-Provides technical implementation and administration of networking technologies including switches, routers, VLANs, VPNs, LAN/WAN, wireless and external connections such as internet and remote offices.-Preserves the safety and integrity of all network systems and data while minimizing downtime for critical systems, including maintaining highly available and redundance network configurations.-Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.-Maintains the availability and performance of network and communications systems by monitoring key network metrics and software parameters.-Follows company best practices and departmental/team customer service for problem resolution and tracking.-Communicates status to customers in a timely manner and delivers excellent customer service.-Assists with escalated helpdesk and telecom issues.Network Implementation:-Helps implement new technologies and assists with approved projects while ensuring appropriate change controls.-Assists in developing and maintaining all systems, applications, security, and network configurations.-Assists in design and installation of internal and external networks.Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting:-Supports Meraki wireless and switching technologies including SD-WAN.-On-going maintenance and configuration of network and server hardware.-Troubleshoots network performance issues by using network tools.-Ensures organizational network IP connectivity.-Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.-Monitors activity logs and system performance metrics to anticipate issues.-Monitors and analyzes network performance across the organizations LANS, WANS and wireless deployments.-Provides network performance statistics when necessary.-Assists with updates, patches and upgrades to ensure system availability.-Recommends upgrades, patches and new applications and equipment.Security Support:-Prevents unauthorize access to network resources.-Monitors and enforces compliance with the enterprise's security policies and procedures.Communication:-Maintain professional courtesy when faced with business pressures and frustrated customers.-Keep a positive attitude while working with frequent interruptions.-Provide timely and consistent customer service.-Provides technical support and guidance to users.-Senior Network Administrator the responsibilities and duties outlined below build upon the Network Administrator core responsibilities.-The Senior Network Administrator will be expected to maintain Network Administrator responsibilities while taking on additional responsibilities related to system evaluation, process improvement, and client engagement.-Advanced knowledge and skill in designing, configuring and implementing networking solutions.-Participates and proactively initiates or implements process improvements with internal operations that advanced business and meet key strategic objectives.-Mentors network administrators by providing feedback, training, and support.

Skills:Required Skills & Experience:Network Admin:-3-5 years' experience implementing, monitoring and supporting a large networking environment including LANS, WANS, and wireless.Senior Network Admin:-6+ years' experience implementing, monitoring and supporting a large networking environment including LANS, WANS, and wireless.-Creative and willing to learn and assist with special-purpose software and hardware.-Strong oral and written communication skills.-Proficient with Meraki wireless, switching, and SD-WAN.-Proficient with Cisco routing and switching: Including OSPF, spanning tree, BGP, HRSP, and VRF.-Proficient with DNS, DHCP, and SNMP.-Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, ACLS, VLANs, network segmentation.-Working knowledge of all OSI layers.Preferred Skills & Experience:-Cisco Nexus.-iSCSI, Fibre Channel.-Familiarity with networking medical devices.-Azure networking.

Shift: Days - usually 8-4:30