Network Administrator

Network Administrator

Houston, TX 77051

Overview

Level Experienced

Description

Essential Duties:

• Perform support, troubleshooting, performance monitoring/tuning for the data networks at all locations. This includes SD-WAN, WAN, LAN, VPN, VxLan, Wi-Fi networks
• Design and manage the installation/improvement of remote locations to organizational standards
• Provide recommendations for network improvements, optimization, and deployment plans.
• Perform implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network components to ensure maximum up time and optimal refresh intervals.
• Assist in telecommunication vendor management and serve as a point of contact for network failures.
• Implement network security best practices and work with security team to minimize vulnerabilities.
• Provide network documentation, training, and team guidance.
• Provide a strong background in cloud/virtual networking and able to optimize network configuration to allow cloud systems to scale.
• Serve as a secondary resource for the Windows infrastructure. This includes the ability to troubleshoot DNS and DHCP

Technical Skills

• Network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,
• Routing and Switching
• Virtualization Networking specifically within Nutanix and Azure environments.
• LAN/Wan Configuration and Management.
• A working knowledge of Advanced Windows Domain administration. This would include Active Directory, Group Policy, Sites and Services, DNS, and DHCP.
• A working knowledge of troubleshooting/ monitoring tools. Specifically
• Wireshark
• JunOs
• Juniper Mist
• Cato Networks
• PowerShell
• Cisco IOS
• Ubiquity
• A working knowledge of infrastructure standards governing cabling (Fiber optic and copper) and site cabling infrastructure design of both inside/outside plant.
• Cloud experience (AWS and Azure a plus.)
• A working knowledge of SD-WAN remote access technologies. Specific Cato Network experience a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field is required.
• JNCIP-ENT – Juniper Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching (perferred)
• Minimum 6years of related work experience.
• Additional certification preferred and will be a consideration to cover both the experience and degree requirement. Applicable Certifications include, but not limited to:
• JNCIP-ENT – Juniper Certified Professional – Enterprise Routing and Switching
• Cisco Certified Network Professional
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skill set.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, muti-tasking environment.
• Requires an ability to work independently and in a group environment.