Network Administrator II - ONSITE 5 Days

POSITION TITLE: Network Administrator II

We are trying to source Sr. Network Administrator for our direct client for a Long Term Project at Bakersfield CA. We need Sr. Network Administrator who will be responsible for all aspects of Network Administration for the client which includes network implementation configuration maintenance troubleshooting network security usage monitoring enforcement of network standards and other work as required. CCNA CCNP or JNCISENT preferred.

It will be a Long Term onsite Position at Bakersfield CA. (5 Days a Week)

***Need Local candidates with healthcare Industry Background*****

POSITION TITLE: Network Administrator II

General Purpose:

Incumbents are expected to be proficient in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model client and server systems systems analysis and architecture application configuration and integration telecommunication administration organizational techniques application security administration backup and disaster recovery systems and related processes used in the Client s Information Technology (IT) Department.

This individual will assist project teams with technical issues in all phases of our standard Project Management Methodology. These activities include the definition of needs benefits and technical strategy; research and development within the project life cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing testing and implementation of the solutions. The position will be required to work with people of various professional vocational and educational backgrounds.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Oversee or perform technical support in the administration and maintenance of network hardware firewalls network security devices internet connectivity VPN client/server applications operating systems telephone systems and all other related information and office automation systems and networking hardware or software.

Manage the installation configuration maintenance and troubleshooting of all routers network appliances layer2 and layer3 switches fiber switches desktop computers network and local printers scanners and copiers.

Oversee or perform the installation configuration maintenance and troubleshooting of the various server solutions and the underlying operating systems for KHS to include the Windows Server Operating System.

Define and implement KHS internet security using network firewalls internet content filtering software intrusion prevention systems and other current network security techniques using the latest technology.

Review and provide summary data of all WAN and LAN connectivity using network traffic analysis software and firewall logs.

Manage Microsoft Active Directory for desktop user authentication group polices application security and email distribution lists.

Install maintain and upgrade all KHS client/server application environments to include the operating systems and patch management.

Install maintain upgrade and troubleshoot all KHS networking hardware and software to include the IOS upgrades firewall updates and internet content filters.

Administer the corporate messaging systems (Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Lync) secure email and antispam software.

Administer the corporate VOIP network configuring maintaining and upgrading the VOIP infrastructure supporting applications and network hardware.

Provide strategy and management on all data backups on a disktodisk solution in accordance with the KHS Disaster Recovery policy.

Review and manage all documentation for the physical and logical network various client/server solutions disaster recovery efforts and other areas as needed.

Monitor and maintain all network and system logs for performance security and troubleshooting to include routers switches intrusion detection VPN access firewalls operating systems backups client/server applications and other software or hardware as needed.

Oversee and manage the KHS virtual server (VM) environment to include provisioning new virtual servers monitoring of VM and supporting hardware performance.

Support maintain and manage the storage area network (SAN) provisioning storage maintaining connectivity and troubleshooting performance issues.

Create and maintain operating system images and software installation packages for remote desktop and server delivery.

Provide input for the creation of the IT technology roadmap specifically as it relates to systems and network administration and management.

Assign resolve and review escalated Help Desk incidents change management requests or problem tickets.

Work as or with a Project Manager on project cost resource estimation tasking and timely project completion.

Work and communicate effectively with the various professionals throughout the organization.

Coordinate perform and review educational exercises for other team members or departments in accordance with procedures formulated by the Director of IT.

Review write or modify basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate administration tasks.

Proficiency must be demonstrated with the various Windows Cisco and Juniper platforms in architecture design installation troubleshooting and maintenance. CCNP or JNCISENT preferred.

Possession of valid driver s license and proof of State required auto liability insurance.

Required to travel up to 15%.

Employment Standards

Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field and four (4) years of progressive experience in a senior level technical capacity for a medium to large organization with a structured IT department.

OR

The incumbent must have basic technical skills that come from a Degree in Information Systems or eight (8) years of experience in intermediate to senior level technical capacity for a medium to large organization with a structured IT department. Experience may be substituted on a yearbyyear basis.

Position is suited for a midlevel to advanced career analytics or technical person.