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Network Admin L2

Apolis

Duluth, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$55 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Capacity Management, Change Control, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Computer Maintenance, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disaster Recovery, Financial Control, Firewalls, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IT Service Management (ITSM), ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Incident Management, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Inventory Management, Layer 2 Protocols, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Microsoft Windows Azure, Netflow, Network Access Control (NAC), Network Administration/Management, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Switching, Network Systems, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Root Cause Analysis, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Service Level Agreement (SLA), ServiceNow, Software Patches, Software as a Service (SaaS), Team Player, Trend Analysis, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wi-Fi, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Duluth, MN
POSTED
2 days ago

Job Title: Network Administrator L2
Location:Duluth, MN 55802 (Onsite)
Job Type:Contract W2
Duration: 6 months
Rate: $50 - $55/hr

Experience Required: 14+ Years

Role Overview:

Network Administrators are the backbone of an organization's IT infrastructure. They are responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems, ensuring that internal and external communications are efficient, secure, and robust.

Core Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Management

  • Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.
  • Manage LAN, WAN, Intranets, VPNs, and MPLS circuits.
  • Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and uptime.
  • Apply patches, firmware updates, and maintain hardware inventory.
  • Plan and execute network changes via formal change control processes.

Required Experience

14+ years of hands-on experience in Network Administration supporting enterprise infrastructure.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High attention to detail. Proactive problem-solving mindset. Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. Adaptability to evolving technologies and environments.

Technical Skills

Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, QoS. Firewall & VPN: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, IPSec, SSL VPN. Cloud Networking: AWS, Azure, and GCP networking fundamentals. Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform. Wireless: Wi-Fi 6/6E, controller management, site surveys. Monitoring & Logging: SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog, SIEM integration. Security Frameworks: Zero Trust, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2. ITSM: ITIL v4, ServiceNow, Change Management, and Incident Management.

Incident & Problem Management

Act as the first responder for network incidents (P1/P2 SLA adherence). Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews. Maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Collaborate with NOC, SOC, and Service Desk for end-to-end incident resolution. Document known errors and workarounds in the knowledge base.

Monitoring, Observability & AIOps

Deploy and manage network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Datadog, and Grafana. Perform proactive capacity planning and bandwidth trend analysis. Use AIOps platforms for predictive fault detection and auto-remediation. Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines (CMDB). Generate weekly/monthly SLA and performance reports for stakeholders.

Security & Zero Trust

Implement and maintain Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) policies. Manage firewall rules, IDS/IPS, and Network Access Control (NAC) systems. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patch management cycles. Monitor for threats using SIEM tools and coordinate incident response. Enforce Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) frameworks for distributed users. Support compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR requirements.

Cloud & Hybrid Networking

Manage cloud networking on AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, and Google Cloud. Oversee SD-WAN deployment and cloud-based SaaS integration. Ensure reliable, secure connectivity for remote and distributed workforce. Support hybrid cloud environments across on-premises and cloud-hosted workloads. Configure and optimize cloud-native firewall and network access policies.

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/

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