Junior Network Administrator

Clearwaters.IT•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Clearwaters.IT is currently seeking a Junior Network Administrator to join our team. As a Junior Network Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring efficient and secure network operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant field (work experience may be substituted for degree)
1 year of experience in network administration or related role
Secret Clearance
CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent
Strong knowledge of network protocols and technologies
Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Understanding of network security principles and best practices
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, implementation, and management of network systems and architectures
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues
Configure and maintain network equipment, such as routers, switches, and firewalls
Manage network security by implementing and enforcing policies and procedures
Provide technical support and assistance to end-users
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth network operations
Coordinate among Ports, Protocol and Service Management (PPSM), Firewall, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) teams to provide end-to-end connectivity support for troubleshooting, implementation or migration activities pertaining to Datacenter to Desktop configuration.
Provide daily report on activity changes. Escalate issues for awareness and/or assistance when issues are not resolved within 24 hours. Support the clean-up and close-out process. Develop a close-out report that captures the network configuration for the D2D components installed.