Network Administrator 3 - Network Technician

APR Staffing

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

802.1, 802.11, Analysis Skills, BGP Routing Protocol, Background Investigation, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, CPR Certification, Cellular Telephone, Change Management, Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Command Line, Communication Skills, Computer Hardware, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Contract Management, Cross-Training, Defibrillator, Documentation, Driver's License, Ethernet Cable, FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Act, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Firewalls, First Aid, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), High Tech Industry, ICMP, IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intranet, Knowledge Transfer, Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, Netflow, Network Access Control (NAC), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Support, Network Switching, On Call, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Pager, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), SSH (Secure Shell), SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Security Architecture, Software Development, Software Patches, Splunk, Spreadsheets, Technical Recruiting, Technical Writing, Time Management, Time Tracking, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VPN (Virtual Private Network), VoIP (Voice over IP), Wi-Fi, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

3 days ago

Job Title: Network Administrator 3 - Network Technician
Job Number: 12004
Location: Vancouver, WA - onsite
Travel: Up to 5% for meetings, implementations, & training
OT: 10% anticipated
On call – Yes – Required to carry a client supplied cell phone/pager and work non-core hours when requested.
Length: 1+ yrs, up to 5 years

MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check
Real ID or Passport REQUIRED for in-person interviews and onboarding

OVERVIEW
This full-time contract Network Administrator assignment will support the Network Administration organization within the IT department. The Network Administrator assignment supports the corporate networking connectivity in an Internet/intranet environment. They will assist with maintaining a high performing infrastructure on various network components such as routers, switches, patch panels and fiber/cable plants by installing, configuring and troubleshooting using provided tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as senior network administrator, including facilitation of installation, configuration, upgrade and troubleshooting LAN and WAN components such as routers, switches, and monitoring tools.
Identify and independently solve complex multi-layered client access, data center and network connectivity problems.
Act as primary point of contact and technical subject matter resource for other Network Administrators in the office and respond to Networking questions from the network and other teams, enhancing productivity and facilitating knowledge transfer.
Act as primary point of contact on the maintenance of network maps and data spreadsheets using Cisco Catalyst Center and other tools like Visio and Excel.
Knowledgeable in configuration management, enforcement of configuration management, and zero touch deployments in Cisco Catalyst Center and Gluware.
Test cables and fiber, monitor network health (frame errors, collisions) and identify setting problems with speed, duplex, and protocol mismatches. Use the graphical (e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center) or command line management interface to modify configurations such as IP routes and VLANs. In addition, track device performance, errors and traffic using tools such as NetFlow, ExtraHop, Scrutinizer, Splunk, etc.
Create and troubleshoot network maps, and monitor network problems involving connectivity failures with the HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, SMTP, FTP, TLS/SSL, ICMP, VOIP and other protocols.
Identify the need to upgrade or enhance network component capabilities in response to network problems and deficiencies; e.g., degradation of service; may include research and recommend solutions for management approval; assist with implementation of identified solutions.
Configure and maintain 802.11n and Wi-Fi Networks.
Configure and maintain 802.1x Port-based Network Access Control using Cisco ISE.
Utilize network expertise to provide prompt solution for PC and network connectivity problems.
Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g. FISMA, NERC-CIP) as documented in corporate Baselines and supporting configurations.
Communicate with clients and team concerning solutions pertaining to network performance and/or maintenance and facilitate problem resolution.
Communicate technical information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical users, utilizing excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, patience, analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Meet and assist project teams to meet timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Provide timely status updates and communications to project team members, stakeholders, technical team and others routinely or as needed (potential delay(s) or issue(s).
Provide a sustainable IT infrastructure by supplying cross training and functional documentation.
Understand and follow established processes and procedures in an ITIL service model environment including Change Management, Work Tracking and Time Management.
Keep abreast of the latest computer industry developments in application development, network, user interface, system software, data acquisition and related computer hardware areas.

REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
- With an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in applicable fields, 8 years of experience is required.
- With an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree not in applicable fields or without a degree, 10 years of experience is required.
- Applicable Certifications may count for 1 year of experience.

Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing Network Administration.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or greater (e.g. Cisco Certified Networking Professional [CCNP]) in Routing and Switching or equivalent is required.

Required Technical Skills & Experience
Knowledge of and skill in the following areas:

Network components, operation and maintenance concepts and methods
Network architecture principles, security principles, and concepts
Network management tools such as enhanced packet capture, inline tools, and troubleshooting commands (e.g. traceroute).
LAN and WAN development principles and methods, including sub-nets, gateways, and firewalls
VPN technology principles and concepts
Configuration of Cisco routers and switches using cisco catalyst center
Wi-Fi concepts and fundamentals
Configuration or change management concepts.
Building Cat 5e / 6a cables and Cable / Fiber Plant concepts and theories
Knowledge and experience supporting additional routing protocols BGP, OSPF etc.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Knowledge of Linux operating systems with 1 year experience is desirable.
Knowledge and experience supporting MPLS is desirable.
Knowledge and experience with Cisco VSS is desirable.
Knowledge and experience with VDC is desirable.
Knowledge and experience with VXLANs is desirable.
NIST and FIPS experience in applying and maintaining security controls is desirable.

Additional Requirements

Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.
First Aid/AED/CPR Certification required within 30 days of assignment start. Worker/Employer is responsible for maintaining current certification.

Pre-Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About APR Staffing
APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have been recent award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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