Information Technology - Database Administrator - Highly Specialized

Job Description:

We are looking for a senior Network Administrator to maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network. The ideal candidate will be able to deploy, configure, maintain and monitor all active network equipment in order to ensure smooth network operation. The candidate would have 7+ years of infrastructure administration and 5+ years of experience in network administration preferably using Cisco products.
This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

What you will be responsible for
As Network Engineer, Architect you will

• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade corporate routers, switches, load balancers and firewalls
• Install and integrate new network hardware and appliances
• Support and administer third-party data feeds
• Ensure network security and connectivity
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency) and test for weaknesses
• Research and make recommendations on network system administration
• Specify system requirements and design solutions

What we value:
These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Experience in managing large scale, multi-location projects
• Strong written and verbal communication

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• 7+ years of infrastructure technology administration
• 5+ years of network administration
• Knowledge of Cisco route/switch and Palo Alto firewalls preferred
• CCNA required, CCNP or CCIE preferred, PCNSA or PCNSE preferred
• Experience with Cisco DNA Center and NDFC is a plus

Mainly what the suppliers like to see is:
• What are the 3-5 "nice to have" attributes that would separate a successful candidate from their competition when interviewing?
o Knowledge of Cisco DNAC
o Knowledge of Cisco NDFC
o CCNP or CCIE
• What are the top three must-haves you will be looking for in the resumes/interviews for this role?
o 5+ years of route/switch experience
o CCNA
o Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• What business unit is this supporting?
o IMS West
• Is it supporting a specific project or initiative? If so, which one and in what way?
o No
• What type of software skills is an absolute must have?
o Knowledge of Cisco hardware and software
• What will the interview process entail (phone screen, face to face, meet with team, how many rounds, etc). What will the interview look like? Is there a test in the interview the candidate should be prepared for?
o 2 interviews, initial ~30 minute interview will be with me and follow-up technical interview. There will be no test.
• Will this position be remote, hybrid, or 5 days onsite?
o Hybrid. At least 2 days in the office each week. Preferably Wednesday and Thursday but those days are flexible.
• What are the working hours? What time zone?
o 8-5 PDT
• Will this contractor need their own laptop or will client provide one for them?
o Contractor will need their own laptop
• Will there be any training provided or would the need to jump right in first day?
o Training will be provided
• Who will be training the new hire?
o IMS West networking team
• What type of background would you like this person to have?
o IT background with enfaces on Cisco networking
• How many years experience?
o 5+
• What is the day to day of the person going to look like? Be specific.
o Design and deploy new network equipment in IMS West data centers
o Assist end users with issues or requests
o Identifying issues as they arise
• When will you be interviewing for this position? Please provide specific days/times if possible.
o Monday's, Friday's or evenings

Required Skills : Network