Network Administrator

Company: Information Resource Group, Inc.
Location: Jackson
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Role: Network Administrator Location: Jackson, MS Duration: 6 months on-site from the start of project. JOB DESCRIPTION: This position description is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude the agency from assigning additional network scope related functions during the contractual time.

• Design, Install, Maintain, Monitor, Troubleshoot and Repair of the entire Agency Network Infrastructure.
• Configure and manage network routers, switches, wireless access points and firewalls as well as any other associated network devices to support the Agency LAN, WLAN and WAN.
• Monitor health and performance of network devices and network links to ensure optimum service delivery.
• Plan and Design networks for new locations or to reconfigure existing ones.
• Coordinate with other technical staff and external vendors to resolve problems.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technology, equipment, or applications to enhance the operations and efficiency of the agency network
• Provide High-Level support to assist in resolution of escalated help desk issues related to network issues
  • Provide tertiary support to assist with and resolve difficult and often complex technical situations involving multiple variables when all technical levels have been exhausted.
  • Escalate problems to third party manufacturer support personnel if needed to resolve issue. REQUIREMENTS:
    • 10+ years experience supporting LAN, WAN and associated systems support experience
      • 10+ years experience with Enterprise-Grade routers required
      • 10+ years experience with Enterprise-Grade switches required
      • 10+ years experience with Enterprise-Grade Wireless Local Area Networks required
      • 10+ years experience with Firewall and Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances required
      • 5 years of experience with performing vulnerability assessments and incorporating automated benchmarks
      • Experience with NAC (Network Access Control) software required
      • Experience with Network Monitoring System (NMS) software required PREFERRED:
        • Experience with HPE and Cisco routers preferred
        • Experience with Aruba, HPE, or Cisco switches preferred
        • Experience with Aruba or Cisco wireless LAN technologies
        • Experience with FortiGate Firewall and UTM appliances preferred
        • Experience with SolarWinds Orion NMS platform preferred
        • Experience with Avaya or Polycom Voice over IP (VoIP) systems preferred Apply At: Please send your resume and a cover letter to Susmita Sahu (Susmita at irginc dot net) at or . You may call Susmita # - provided by Dice

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