Kforce is working with a well-known insurance firm in the country to find a Network Administrator to join their team in Manhattan, NY. This is a direct-hire, full-time, and on-site position with a stable and prestigious company. Summary: As part of the IT Operations team, the Network Administrator will be part of the team responsible for supporting the network infrastructure and related systems. This position is operationally responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity, security and performance for all network systems supporting the IT infrastructure across all locations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Network Administrator will support corporate LAN/WAN and related infrastructure * Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for complex IT incidents and problems * Troubleshoot network and systems issues * Install, configure, test and maintain network and systems devices such as firewalls, core switches and access switches * Communicate with manager, senior staff and peers within the IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk teams * Ensure knowledge sharing with other team members * Participate in the design and implementation of network and systems upgrades * Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for research and problem resolution * As a Network Administrator, you will assist in maintaining all operational documentation, processes, management, and diagnostic tools * Proactively stay aware of new technologies and methodologies * Recommend projects based on monitoring, prior expertise, and knowledge * Ensure that all infrastructure equipment is maintained according to policies and perform regular status checks of hardware and services * Ensure that all routine maintenance tasks (e.g. patching) are completed on all relevant devices * Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required