Network Administrator

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR STAMFORD, CT CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

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We re looking for a high-level Network Administrator to work for one of America's most established and successful companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Works with Team Members to develop and recommend strategies for network expansion, network security and enhancements by maximizing functionality of network equipment such as Routers, wireless bridges, Firewalls, network Switches, and network appliances.
- Performs network analysis, network monitoring, testing and capacity planning for organizations LAN/WAN environment.
- Responsible for infrastructure designs, installation and testing of network topologies to support Internet and other data transport channels across LAN/WAN environment.
- Responsible for low voltage network design and installation of remote facilities.
- Works closely with Operations Team to help support remote branch operations.
- Responsible for various network projects including but not limited to Security, Performance and Capacity Planning.
- Acts as Tier II/III line of support for LAN/WAN trouble tickets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 4+ years experience as a LAN/WAN Engineer or equivalent field experience
- Knowledge of CISCO equipment (Routers, Switches, ASA), routing protocols (EIGRP, RIP and BGP)
- CCNA required
- Experience with Security, Layer Two and Three Switching, VLAN, and VPNs
- Experience with WAN technologies such as MPLS, Metro E, DS3, T1s etc.
- Knowledge of Checkpoint and F5 load balancer a plus
- Familiarity with appliance based network applications such as Proxy Servers, network monitoring tools (Solarwinds Orion, Nagios, Rancid, Cisco WLSE etc.)
- Knowledge of various wireless network and wireless security technologies strongly preferred
- Knowledge of high voltage and grounding systems a plus
- Must be able to read engineering drawings and provide direction to various trades in the field on installation of physical network infrastructure
- Knowledge of various telecom systems, VOIP systems strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Industry best practices when it comes to network design, network monitoring and security
- Strong documentation and verbal communication skills
- Experience in using for Visio
- Travel up to 30% required

CompuCom, the leading IT outsourcing specialist, delivers IT your way. Our clients like working with us because they know that, with CompuCom, it's all about you. Our unique ITSM strategy blends your data center, network, voice, and end user computing environments in an innovative fashion. This radically simplifies your IT, allowing you to focus on growing your business and serving your customers. We are highly regarded by worldwide and regional organizations alike for our pragmatic approach, best practices, and highly skilled workforce. This balance provides the perfect alternative to address the evolving challenges facing you, today and in the future. More than a trusted advisor, CompuCom is your trusted doer.