Network Administrator at Kforce Inc in New York, New York

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and/or equivalent work experience


• 2+ years of experience as a Network Administrator supporting firewalls, switches and other related network devices and tools


• 2+ years of experience of supporting an enterprise level infrastructure environment across multiple locations


• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, configuring, and supporting L2/L3/Core/FI/MDS switches, routers and firewalls


• Cisco switches (Nexus 3172's and 9300's, Catalyst 9500 and 9300, 9172 MDS, UCS 6454 FI), HP Aruba 3810's, 2920's


• Routing protocols - OSPF, EIGRP, BGP


• Implementing site to site/IPSEC VPN tunnels across multiple environments


• Knowledge of connectivity within hybrid environments (e.g. on-prem to cloud/hosted - AWS, Azure)


• Understanding of SDWAN and MPLS WAN connections


• Understanding of HA/redundancy where applicable - firewalls, switching/routing, circuits, etc.


• Working knowledge of implementing and maintaining Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans


• Familiarity with VMWare and VMware networking


• Demonstrate ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems with attention to detail


• Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE certification desired but not required


• Cisco CCNA or higher certification desired but not required


• Advanced Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) experience desired; Preferably Palo Alto firewalls (e.g., 3220, PA440) but not required


• ClearPass Policy Manager or Cisco ISE experience a plus

Other Requirements:

• Vendor management - ability to liaise with hardware and circuit vendors


• Flexibility with weekend and evening hours required for scheduled upgrades and non-scheduled off-hours support


• Travel to corporate regional offices approximately 15% of the time required

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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