C2C requirement for Network Administrator at EL Segundo, CA 100%

POSITION OVERVIEW:    

The Network Administrator will manage network infrastructure to ensure stable operation of enterprise data networks and services. A network administrator will deploy, maintain, operate, and optimize enterprise network services and related technology assets. This individual will work alongside a highly collaborative team of Network Administrators   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:    

• Install and deploy network architecture to address local (LAN), wide area (WAN), and Azure data network needs. 

• Configure and deploy hardware and third-party cloud network connections and services.  Troubleshoot complex network performance issues, analyze packet captures and logs. 

• Coordinate with data network solution providers to design enterprise network topology, routing, and service levels.  

• Implement appropriate alert and response runbooks across various network platforms, ensuring optimal operation.  

• Follow Incident, Problem Management, and CAB protocols.  

• Oversee plans to ensure network capacity meets existing and future requirements and preform regular capacity planning exercises, including disaster recovery planning.  

• Support implementation teams in providing network solutions/architecture for new projects in a fast paced environment.  

• Coordinate installation of network hardware and software across the enterprise.  

• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, and standards to support the team s goals.  

• Participate in the lifecycle management of network hardware, including software upgrades and hardware refreshes.  

• Install and operate security infrastructure such as, firewalls, anti-virus solutions and intrusion detection systems.

• Plan, design and deploy wireless local area networks (WLANs),  Interact and negotiate with vendors and service providers to procure network products and services.  

• Prepare and maintain accurate network documentation for network infrastructure.    

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Requires 2-4 years experience in the following products   Palo Alto Firewalls  
• Cisco Catalyst & Nexus  Cisco Unified Wireless (i.e., ISE, Prime Infrastructure)  F5 Big-IP (Multiple products)  Public Cloud 
• Azure, AWS   Microsoft & Linux Operating Systems  
• Experience with automation platforms and/or frameworks such as Ansible, Nornir, Python, Terraform, or Go.  
• Will require occasional off-hours & weekend support, occasional travel, and be able to participate in a 24/7 on call rotation.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Previous experience managing datacenter or datacenter providers  
• Previous experience with the following products a plus:   LogicMonitor  NetScout  Netbox  Temporal