Senior Network Administrator
MSCCN - New York City, NY
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Kforce is working with a client in search of a Senior Network Administrator to join their team in New York. This position is direct hire, full time and on-site.Summary:As part of the IT Operations team, the Senior Network Administrator will be responsible for supporting the network infrastructure and related systems. This position is operationally responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, security, and performance for all network systems supporting the IT infrastructure across locations.Responsibilities: Senior Network Administrator will manage and support corporate LAN/WAN and related infrastructure Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for complex IT incidents and problems Troubleshoot high level network and systems issues Install, configure, test, and maintain network and systems devices such as firewalls, core switches and access switches Support lead for all network related performance and connectivity issues Communicate with manager and peers within the IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk teams Ensure knowledge sharing with other team members Participate in the design and implementation of network and systems upgrades Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for research and problem resolution Maintain all operational documentation, processes, management, and diagnostic tools Proactively stay aware of new technologies and methodologies As a Senior Network Administrator, you will recommend projects based on monitoring, prior expertise, and knowledge Ensure that all infrastructure equipment is maintained according to policies and perform regular status checks of hardware and services Ensure that all routine maintenance tasks (e.g., patching) are completed on all relevant devices Monitor/respond to IT Infrastructure management and remote monitoring tools such as SolarWinds BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and/or equivalent work experience 5 years of experience as a Network Administrator supporting firewalls, switches and other related 5 years of experience of supporting an enterprise level infrastructure environment across multiple locations Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and supporting L2/L3/Core/FI/MDS switches, routers, and firewalls Cisco switches experience (Nexus 3172's and 9300's, Catalyst 9500 and 9300, 9172 MDS, UCS 6454 FI), HP Aruba 3810's, 2920's Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) experience; Preferably Palo Alto firewalls (e.g., 3220, PA440) Routing protocols experience - OSPF, EIGRP, BGP Experience implementing site to site/ipsec vpn tunnels across multiple environments Knowledge of connectivity within hybrid environments (e.g., on-prem to cloud/hosted - AWS, Azure) Understanding of SDWAN and MPLS WAN connections Experience with HA/redundancy where applicable - firewalls, switching/routing, circuits, etc. Knowledge of implementing and maintaining Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans Familiarity with VMware and VMware networking Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems with attention to detail Team player with exceptional work ethic Highly motivated individual with a genuine passion to learn and master new technologies Ability to work effectively in high pressure, business critical situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Vendor management - ability to liaise with hardware and circuit vendors Flexibility with weekend and evening hours required for scheduled upgrades and non-scheduled off-hours support Travel to corporate regional offices approximately 15% of the time required ClearPass Policy Manager experience a plus The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Compensation Type:YearsMinimum Compensation:120000.00Maximum Compensation:130000.00
Created: 2024-05-04