Senior Network Administrator

Company: Global Data Consultants
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: March 27, 2020

Job Description:

Overview GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Network Administrator in the Harrisburg, PA area. Position Overview The Sr. Network Administrator role will require you to work with a team of IT professionals in providing quality support services to our user base. The Sr. Network Administrator will be responsible for the setup, configuration, project management of the core Cisco network environment including Citrix Netscaler appliances, firewalls and the corporate IP phone system. The individual will be responsible for taking on technical leadership of other team members. This position will require an individual to work closely with management and external vendors. The individual must be able to communicate complex technical topics in summary form to various levels of management and vendors. This individual will also be critical to technical troubleshooting efforts, development of optimal network solutions, and resolving issues in a timely manner. Responsibilities Perform day-to-day Network Administrative tasks. Ensure complete ownership (technical and functional) of the network system. This requires proactively gaining the technical expertisemastery of the systems through self-education, creativity, and experimentation. Ensure high availability for all core Cisco switches, routers, firewalls and wireless devices. Cisco CCNA is required. IP Phone setup, configuration and support. Citrix Netscaler setup, configuration and support. Maintain and upgrade Cisco hardware and operating systems. Monitor network traffic to identify failures or potential performance problems. Act as primary contact for all level (2) and level (3) issues. Develop and maintain procedures for installation, upgrades and configuration of network equipment. Research and recommend innovative andor automated approaches for administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage internal resources and provide economies of scale. Provide support per request from user community to investigate and troubleshoot issues. Ability to communicate industry best practices and apply a practical implementation to the environments. Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with team members and users. Participate in 24x7 on-call responsibilities and maintenance window activities. Implement and maintain network security. Periodic travel to various Distribution Centers located across the US and Canada. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required and CCNA. 10 years of technical support experience, 5 years minimum at senior level. Experience with assigned technology or similar. (i.e. Cisco switches and routers, firewalls, wireless devices, Netscaler ) Highly motivated with keen problem solving and design skills at the enterprise level. Experience with firewall configuration and security. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail and time management skills. Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of users, managers, technical staff, and subject matter experts to build consensus. Strong analytical skills to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, identify creative solutions, and develop new strategies and procedures when needed. Work as part of a team and provide 24x7 support when required. Ability to work cross-functionally to solve complex problems and improve quality and service. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work processes in a timely fashion. Experience with redundancies. Preferred Experience CCNP or CCIE highly desired. What We Do GDC is a full-service IT Staffing and Solutions company specializing in the areas of IT talent placement, application development, multilingual service desk, networking and infrastructure, business intelligence, and project management. Why Work for GDC? Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation Career Growth Opportunities Employee-Centric Environment Comprehensive Benefits Package Holiday and Vacation Equal Opportunity Workplace GDC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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