Network Administrator II

Ajinomoto Foods North America

Ontario, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$73,000–$89,000 Per Year
SKILLS
802.1, Analysis Skills, BGP, CCDA - Cisco Certified Design Associate, CCDP - Cisco Certified Design Professional, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Capacity Management, Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System), Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Establish Priorities, Feasibility Analysis, Firewalls, Follow Through, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intranet, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Azure, NAT (Network Address Translation), Netflow, Network Access Control (NAC), Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Software, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, On Call, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Operating Systems, Operations Security (OPSEC), Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Python Programming/Scripting Language, RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service), Realtime Transport Protocol, Reliability Engineering, Research Skills, Resource Utilization, Routing Protocols, SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Service Delivery, Software Design, Software Development, Software Patches, Staff Motivation, Subnet, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Research, Time Management, VPN (Virtual Private Network), VoIP (Voice over IP), Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Windows PowerShell, Wireless Communications, Wireshark (Ethereal), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Ontario, California
POSTED
1 day ago
Overview:

Network Administrator II is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's network infrastructure. They handle the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network hardware and software. They also monitor network performance, security, and availability, and implement network upgrades and patches as needed. Additionally, they may be involved in network design and planning to meet the organization's current and future needs.

Responsibilities:
 

·       Ensures the efficient utilization of IT resources companywide

·       Conducts analysis of system performance, network and other IT activities to enhance overall service delivery to the business

·       Troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configure network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance

·       Supports the development and maintenance of all documentation related to network, operations, security and disaster recovery

·       Conducts technology research and feasibility studies / testing for new technologies

·       Executes and assists in the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade, and support of IT network systems, including wireless, switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers and other network related equipment

·       Advanced knowledge of Azure VNets, subnets, NSGs, and Azure Firewall.  Hybrid connectivity using Azure VPN, ExpressRoute gateways.  Experience with Azure load balancers, App gateways.  Hub and spoke                    design. 

·       Experience with administering Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine).  Proficient in configuring 802.1X, MAB, and device profiling.  Ability to design and maintain network access control (NAC) policies.  Knowledge in              integrating Cisco ISE with Active Directory, PKI,

        and network devices.

·       Proficient in wireless technologies 5Ghz/6Ghz bands. Ability to analyze Wi‑Fi performance issues using Ekahau Analyzer and Insights.  Proficient in using Ekahau Pro for Wi‑Fi surveys, heatmapping, and predictive              design.

·       In depth knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP as well as static routes, floating routes, NAT, etc.

·       Configuration of Netflow, CBQoS, AAA, Radius, SNMP on Cisco IOS/IOS-XE platforms

·       Efficiently use various networking application software such as IPerf, Wireshark, Solarwinds to diagnosis difficult networking problems and recommend solutions based off of those findings

·       Knowledge and ability to solve problems involving VoIP protocols such as SIP, RTP,STUN

·       Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Powershell

·       Design and support various network types such as LAN, WAN, VPN, intranet and extranet

·       Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning

·       Knowledge of cloud networking in an Azure environment – connecting on-prem and cloud networks

·       Design and develop software defined networks (SDN/SD-WAN) Specifically HP SilverPeak Edge technologies. 

·       Identify single points of failure and architect and design high availability solutions using Cisco campus design models

·       Thorough knowledge of all layers of the OSI model and able to apply them to solve real world problems

·       Must be team player and exceptionally customer service oriented

·       Good understanding of organizations’ goals and objectives

·       Good communication skills (verbal and written)

·       Must be very organized and self-motivated / independent worker with keen attention to detail and follow through

·       Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environment

·       Frequent work outside regular business hours to facilitate system upgrades / rollouts

·       Will need to have a broad knowledge of networking experience, with the ability to quickly learn new and unfamiliar technologies.

·       Regular on-call shifts for 24x7 systems support and need to troubleshoot and fix problems in a timely manner at all hours of the day or night.

·       Travel (up to 25%) at times

·       Establishes and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the department heads, end users and peers regarding pertinent IT activities

·       Works with other functional IT areas on project related activities including the development and maintenance of disaster recovery ability for all critical software and hardware systems

·       Prepares for disaster recovery and ensure that appropriate backups are completed and tested

 

 

 

 

 
 
Qualifications:
  • Minimum experience 4 - 6 years 
  • Bachelor degree in the field of computer science or information systems (desired)
  • Advanced knowledge of Azure VNets, subnets, NSGs, and Azure Firewall. Hybrid connectivity using Azure VPN, ExpressRoute gateways.  Experience with Azure load balancers, App gateways.  Hub and spoke design. 
  • Experience with administering Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine). Proficient in configuring 802.1X, MAB, and device profiling.  Ability to design and maintain network access control (NAC) policies.  Knowledge in integrating Cisco ISE with Active Directory, PKI, and network devices.
  • Certifications in Cisco ( CCNA,CCNP,CCDA,CCDP), Palo Alto (ACE, PCNSE) preferred
  • Range of Pay $73,000 - $89,000 annually. Plus, 10% annual bonus potential. 
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Ajinomoto Foods North America