Network Administrator III at Roth Staffing Companies in Rancho Cucamonga, California

Job Description:

We are hiring a Network Admin III to start immediately. This can be a direct start position without interviewing for the right candidate.

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  100% on site in Rancho Cucamonga
  


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  Bilingual in Spanish is required
  


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  Up to $60/hour on W2, contract to hire with benefits
  


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  Must be comfortable working within a Manufacturing/Warehouse environment
  

• Plan, design, and implement network infrastructure enhancements and new projects to meet business needs.


• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve network performance, reliability, and security.


• Develop and enforce network architecture standards, ensuring scalability and security of the network.

• Manage and monitor network performance, reliability, and usage using advanced network management tools.


• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.


• Perform network capacity planning and implement upgrades to support growth and evolving needs.

• Develop and implement security protocols and policies to protect network resources, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and endpoint protection.


• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and address risks.


• Respond to network security incidents, analyze root causes, and implement preventive measures.

• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex network issues, providing Tier III support for critical incidents.


• Utilize network monitoring and diagnostic tools to quickly respond to and address network outages.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve interdependencies between applications, systems, and network resources.


• Assistance with IT support requests.


• Coordinating with third-party technical support services.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.


• Generate regular reports on network performance, availability, and capacity for IT leadership.


• Document incident response procedures and contribute to knowledge base for ongoing support and training.

• Mentor junior network administrators, providing guidance on best practices and technical skills.


• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align network solutions with business goals.


• Participate in IT project planning and strategic discussions to optimize network resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field.


• Industry certifications such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CompTIA Network+, or equivalent are highly preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in network administration, with a strong understanding of LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, and advanced network troubleshooting.


• Proficiency in network protocols and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VoIP).


• Strong experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark).


• Advanced knowledge of firewall configurations and security best practices.


• Familiarity with virtualization and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in high-pres