Network Consultant(33205)

divh2Network Consultant/h2pIDEALFORCE has a contract position available immediately for a Network Consultant to join our customer in Phoenix, Arizona. This is an ONSITE position. Candidate must be available for 24 hours support, one Sunday a month for emergencies./ph3Job Description/h3pThe Network Consultant, under direct supervision of the Senior Network Administrator, will be primarily responsible for assisting to manage the entire infrastructure for the agency and work on special network related projects./pulliExchange 2007 refresh/liliTape backup hardware refresh/liliSolutionary renewal/liliProduction wireless refresh/liliEnterprise phone refresh/liliDR refresh/liliGranicus refresh/liliWindows server 2003 refresh/liliDisaster recovery enhancements/liliVDI DR/liliOverall DR/liliAD/GPO redesign/liliSwitch refresh/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pBachelors degree in Computer Information Systems or related field, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, MCSE, CCNA/pp7+ years network infrastructure experience, (LAN, WAN, Frame Relay, Wireless), HP, DELL, CISCO, Juniper hardware/ppKnowledge of Juniper firewalls, HP ProCurve switches, Cisco switches, HP Wireless solutions, SIEM, Symantec Backup Exec, ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition, Solarwinds, Intermapper, SQL 2003/2005/2008, Norstar PBX/ppExcellent working knowledge of Windows 2003/2008/2012, Active Directory, MS Exchange, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL Server and related applications/ppExcellent working knowledge of Windows 7, Office 2010, VISIO, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, etc./ppSkill in network design, procurement, installation and implementation/ppSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships to manage complex integrative projects/ppSkill in problem identification and formulation of alternatives and solutions to maintain operational integrity of the enterprise server/ppSkill in establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, divisional staff, agency program staff, agency senior management, as well as staff and management of other governmental and private sector entities/ppAbility to present ideas in user-friendly language/ppAbility to conduct research into networking issues and products as required/ppAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment/ppAbility to write and/or oversee the development of detailed documents and project plans/ppAbility to take ownership of assigned projects and bring them to completion with minimal oversight/ppAbility to assess impacts of proposed automation projects as it relates to this positions functional responsibilities/ppAbility to rapidly transition work activities from defining big picture needs to working on the minuscule details of a concept, problem, and/or project activities/ppAbility to monitor, measure, diagnose and trouble-shoot network problems with the assistance of software/hardware devices specifically designed for this purpose/ppPersonal attributes: Keen attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, efficient time management skills, highly self-motivated and directed, strong customer service orientation, strong written and oral communication skills, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, experience working in a team-oriented, fast paced, collaborative environment, must be able to prioritize projects and problems according to established guidelines/ppExtensive experience with network architecture, supporting LANs, supporting WANs, supporting routers switches, DELL hardware, Windows servers platform, MS HyperV administration, Active Directory, GPO experience, IT security, MS Exchange 2007 Server, Anti-Virus Applications (ESET NOD 32), Watchguard Spam Appliance, Policy Based Encryption Client Software (Dell DDP), experience with SQL Server 2005 and/or 2008/R2 is a plus, experience with project management process/ph3Additional Information/h3pAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply. Candidates must clear the background check prior to commencing the assignment./ppSourcer assigned: Pete Tylor; Email: pete dot tylor at idealforce.com/ppDisclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed./p/div