Job Description: Job Summary
The IT Network Administrator will oversee and participate in all network operational activity, including network system administration, capacity planning, network performance, data, and network security as well as backup and restores. This position is based onsite in Livonia, MI.
As an IT Network Administrator, you will:
Oversees all network activity to ensure network performance aligns with organizational needs
Performs systems administration and capacity planning including upgrading hardware, storage capacity, and optimizing resources
Ensures network performance
Provides data and network security
Manages backup and restoration activity
Troubleshoots problems and resolve issues
Perform routine system maintenance and software updates
Solves escalated support calls/tickets from the Help Desk in a timely fashion
Performs firewall installation, upgrade, and manages network security policies
To be considered an IT Network Administrator, you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) and Telecom
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance
Experience with greenfield setup, configuration and support of Cisco ASA firewalls and Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls
Experience with enterprise wireless network administration and deployment
In-depth network connectivity knowledge (TCP/IP, DHCP,DNS, Ethernet) and related enterprise network routing architecture, including routing protocols: EIGRP, BGP, Layer 3
Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, and team members
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Products
Circuit knowledge
Inventory logistics knowledge
Cisco wireless management (configure and deploy wireless access points)
Able and willing to work non-traditional hours and weekends
A successful candidate may also have:
Experience with capacity planning and performance monitoring techniques and tools
VoIP administration or deployment experience
Knowledge of network diagramming software
