Network Administrator

Summary of PositionThe Network Administrator supports, configures, maintains, monitors, and upgrades the corporation’s various Extreme networks. This role works in a team environment to address system issues. Responsibilities· Establish network specifications by conferring with users, analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements· Evaluate network performance issues, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency· Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment· Define network policies and procedures· Maintain existing software and hardware and upgrade/replace any that have become obsolete· Ensure that all network hardware/firmware is kept up to date· Work closely with the Network Administrator to ensure that the highest network performance is being attained and making sure that any network changes that may affect critical systems are analyzed and tested· Ensure network security is at its highest level possible and monitor the network for any potential security vulnerabilities and attacks· Advocate for new technologies and products, attending networking conferences and training· Some travel to other sites required· Perform other duties and projects as assigned Qualifications· Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent field experience· Minimum of six years working in network administration· Applicable Certifications: CCNA, CCSP, CCIE, Network+, Security+· Excellent communication skills, written and oral· Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills· Outstanding time management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and adapt to meet changing needs· Excellent follow-through skills, able to complete projects promptly· Self-motivated and eager to learnAble to establish a good rapport with management, staff, and vendors· Troubleshooting ability; able to logically work through various steps to resolve issues· Extensive knowledge of the following products/solutions: (1) Cisco and/or Extreme Networks hardware: datacenter/edge switches, routers, WLAN controllers, WAPs, (2) Azure Virtual Networking fundamentals and concepts, (3) Extreme Software: XIQ management suite, (4), Firewall concepts and management (FortiGate), (5), WAN configuration and management, (5), Remote access technologies (VPN/IPSEC), (6) Multicast networking/IGMP· Working knowledge of Microsoft solutions is required· Specific knowledge of the following products would be beneficial: (1) Active Directory 2016 and above, 92) Windows Server 2016 – 2022, (3) DHCP/DNS/WINS, and (4) DFS· Secondary knowledge in the following areas would be helpful: (1) SAN networking –Fibre Channel, iSCSI, (2) HP server and storage hardware – HP Proliant DL series, 3PAR SAN, Nimble SAN, MSA, (3) Virtualization technologies: VMware, ProxMox, (4) Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 products and cloud services Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceEducation - Bachelor's DegreeCertifications Required – NA Experience Required – 6+