Network Administrator III

Our Client, a Higher Education Technology company, is looking for a Network Administrator III for their Lawrenceville, NJ location.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining network resources, including configuration of network switches, access points, and related hardware in a wired and wireless environment.
• Maintaining and improving network operations and provide support to network users.
• Configuring and maintaining network components (e.g., routers, switches, etc.) and services (i.e., connectivity and access).
• Performing custom configuration for complex network devices such as firewalls and VPN concentrators.
• Reconfiguring network equipment as necessary to handle environmental changes.
• Performing network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose complex network problems with minor supervision, implementing solutions that have limited system-wide impact.
• Escalating issues with broader implications for entire network to CIO.
• Maintaining the wireless authentication tool(s) for the campus and serve as the primary point of contact for campus community support.
• Utilizing monitoring tools to capture and analyze traffic, maintaining uptime, and addressing outages.
• Creating and maintaining documentation and diagrams as needed when assets are added or removed.
• Providing technical support to the helpdesk team.
• Installing and testing necessary software and hardware in accordance with standards based settings and client Change Management processes.
• Providing support and access to network replacement vendor

Requirements:

• Experience & strong knowledge of configuring & troubleshooting Cisco IOS networking devices. Experience & working knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory Doman Services & Server roles such as DNS & DHCP.
• Experience with network administration skills including security, back-up, recovery & capacity planning.
• Broad-based, in-depth knowledge & h&s-on experience implementing network switches & routers.
• Practical experience with Cisco phone systems & VOIP system administration Excellent time-management, planning & interpersonal skills.
• Effectively manage scope & customer expectations on individual assignments.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with end-users, gain their confidence, underst& their technical & operational needs & translate them into viable technical solutions.
• Superior verbal & written skills, encompassing complete underst&ing on the English language with exceptional communication skills.
• Strong organizational & leadership skills.
• Willingness to work as a contributing member of the team including other systems personnel, the operations staff & the account administrators.
• Must participate in on-call rotation.
• Ability to read, analyze & interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence & procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information & respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers & the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form & deal with several abstract & concrete variables.
• Working knowledge of Linux & Windows server operating systems.
• Familiarity with network monitoring systems such as SolarWinds.
• Cisco IOS (CCNA) certification & appropriate professional certifications preferred.
• Education:
• Associate's degree or equivalent from a technical school, Bachelor's degree preferred Higher Education background and knowledge with 3-5 years of related experience and/or training. OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate's degree or equivalent from a technical school, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Higher Education professional background and knowledge
• 4-7 years of related experience and/or training. OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities