Tech/Network Support

Network Administrator
Type: Contract
Technology
Our client seeks a Network Administrator to support enterprise wired and wireless networks across corporate and data center environments. The contractor will collaborate with systems, cloud, and security peers to maintain secure and scalable infrastructure in a growth setting. The engagement is a 12-month onsite contract in Frisco, TX, with potential conversion based on performance and need.
For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Administer and support enterprise LAN/WAN and data center network infrastructure.
Configure and maintain Layer 2 environments including VLANs, trunking, STP, and port channels.
Support core, distribution, and access layer network architecture.
Perform firewall policy updates, NAT changes, VPN configuration, and high-availability support.
Troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity issues, including VLAN-to-SSID mappings and RF-related performance concerns.
Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues.
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and documentation.
Collaborate with Systems, Cloud, and Security teams to maintain secure and scalable infrastructure.
3+ years of hands-on enterprise network administration experience.

• Strong Layer 2 networking expertise including VLANs, trunking, STP, and port channels.
• Experience supporting data center networking environments using core/distribution/access models.
• Hands-on enterprise firewall administration experience including policy management, NAT, VPNs, and HA concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise wired and wireless networks.
• Experience performing production network changes in live environments.
• Experience with Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls (preferred).
• Experience with enterprise wireless platforms such as Aruba, Cisco, or Mist (preferred).
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, PCNSE, or NSE (preferred).
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, PCNSE, or NSE (preferred).

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The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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