System Administrator 2

Location: Vancouver, Washington Type: Contract Job #8304Overview:ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This System Administrator 2 will support system operations by managing LAN/WAN and Packet/MPLS transport systems, including provisioning switches, routers, and related equipment. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams on O&M and project tasks, ensuring network reliability, and documenting designs and procedures. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting, compliance support, and maintaining secure network operations. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.Pay Rate: $38.87 - $55.53Benefits: Paid holidays: 11 PTO: Starting at 10 days Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date) EAP: Employee Assistance Program Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%) Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access PerksResponsibilities: Support System Operations with O&M and project tasks primarily focusing on LAN/WAN and Packet/MPLS Transport Systems. Tasks include provisioning switches and routers, and Packet Transport Systems (OMET, NGT, etc.) equipment. Collaborate with Planning, Design, Construction, and Field Maintenance organizations to address O&M issues and understand their needs in developing and completing projects. Tasks include: Active participation in meetings and completing tasks that are either assigned or volunteered. Assist in system design and O&M issues of telecommunications backbone with a focus on Packet Transport Systems and WAN with mission critical reliability requirements, to include the infrastructure support systems. Tasks include: Document architectural designs using Visio, Evaluate systems design with a FISMA/NERC CIP perspective. Work with diverse teams to complete schedule driven targets. Work to validate MoPs created by subcontractor including high level planning MoPs and low level circuit MoPs Provide clear documentation for training proposes after project tasks related to Packet Transport Systems and WAN are completed. Tasks include using training documents to train personnel and completing knowledge transfers with staff oversight. Under the guidance of staff, test and develop procedures to publish for compliance and telecom operations. Tasks include working on FISMA/NERC CIP documents related to devices used on the telecom packet transport backbone and endpoints. This includes working with compliance teams to meet schedule driven targets. Meet project timelines and milestones, supply deliverables, and provide status updates as requested. Tasks include workload tracking, producing diagram drawings of completed work, and workload balancing. Represent System Operations in technical work groups, such as Equipment Specifications, Maintenance Standards & Procedures, New Systems / Equipment Evaluation, as requested. Tasks include active participation in meetings with organizations within the company, verifying that operational standards are understood and communicate results of meetings with operational staff. Attend and communicate information from technical work groups to team lead to coordinate a group strategy. Tasks include participating in the Project Review and Design process and strategic planning. Collaborate with the team and management, working to prevent accidental system outages or problems. Analyze information and use logic to address work rTo view the full job description,

Created: 2025-12-05