IT Network Admin

Title: IT Network Admin
Location: NYC, NY- 3 days in office


Duration: 6-12 months extendable

Job Description:

• Very high knowledge of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Orchestrator - MUST.

• A minimum of 10 years hand-on Network administration experience as described above.
• Knowledge of telephony systems including Cisco UCS (CallManager) and IPC Unigy PBX and telephone devices a Plus.
• Proven experience and success with LAN and WAN implementation and management. • Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles and general network management best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required; preferred certification MCSE.

SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, applications and services (Server, Workstation, SQL, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc), Cisco IOS along with networking technology and practices. Must be detail-oriented, flexible, have the ability to adjust and respond to crises, and provide technical expertise for the administration and maintenance of Network infrastructure Systems. Proven technical and project completion skills in addition to the ability to communicate to technical and non-technical users. Demonstrate skill in meeting deadlines within specified time frame.
• Working technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards, including Cisco routers, Catalyst switches, ASA VPN appliances, Palo Alto Firewalls and IDS/IPS services.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans and diagrams for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Configuration management and change control of network infrastructure.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
• Highly self motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Great working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.