Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Location: Baltimore (Caton), MD.
Primary Skills: WAN, LAN, Cisco, Aruba Wireles, VLAN, VPN, Palo Alto Firewalls.
Description:  Title: Network Administrator
Job Responsibilities-

• Participate as needed in the development and implementation of appropriate network designs, architectures and procedures. 
• Define the framework for service delivery and operational performance of Wide and Local Area Network related services.
• Follow appropriate change management and implementation procedures. Ensure that appropriate technical and functional documentation is prepared. Coordinate the implementation process.
• Work with technical management to support IT network and security infrastructure services addressing business and compliance requirements with best practices. 
• Document and maintain topology and configurations on all network elements within the enterprise.
• Work in conjunction with System & Security Administrators to ensure appropriate network services are integrated with key system and security components.
• Self-manage workload and priorities to complete tasks and department assignments or projects, and meet the deadlines related to those assignments.
• Focus on achieving the goals or objectives of the department using available resources (staff and budgetary).
• Develop staff skills to enhance department effectiveness and manage resources to eliminate excess cost or unnecessary expenditures. 
• Acknowledge and work help desk tickets in a timely and accurate manner to achieve SLA compliance.
• Monitor network availability and performance, and perform problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Ability to work in a change controlled environment.
• Prepare monthly reporting for IT and Business management consumption.

Minimum Qualifications 
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion utilizing English; both in oral and written form.
• Interpersonal skills with focused attention on customer needs to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to appearance and dress standards.
• Maintain consistent focus on continuous improvement and customer service.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays to support the global enterprise.
• Must be able to travel for occasional work assignments inside and outside the US as needed.


Preferred Qualifications 
• B.S. or B.A preferred in a course of study such Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Science. Will accept appropriate certifications and level of experience as a substitute.
• 5 + years of routing and switching experience utilizing Cisco and Aruba Wireless devices
• 3 + years designing, implementing and supporting Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
• 3+ years’ experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• In depth knowledge of dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP-4.
• In depth knowledge of all WAN circuit technologies.
• Knowledge of IT operations best practices, including ITIL and Project Management.
• Experience supporting a 24x7 global operation.
• Must possess skills necessary to troubleshoot IP network components using appropriate software tools and protocol analyzers.
• Knowledge of business process development and improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment and maintain physical stamina, proper mental attitude while dealing effectively with guests, management, team members, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.