Network Administrator

TEKsystems•Roanoke, VA

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

ONSITE POSITION - CONTRACT TO HIRE Top Skills' Details 5 - 7 years with the skills below 1. Enterprise network administration with a focus on managing, maintaining, and supporting large‑scale Cisco Catalyst and Meraki environments. 2. Advanced network technologies expertise, including switching, firewalls, wireless networks, SD‑WAN, VPN, and fiber networking. 3. Network security controls implementation and support across all layers of the network infrastructure. Description Key Responsibilities Configure, operate, and diagnose issues with Cisco Catalyst Layer 2/Layer 3 switching environments Oversee Cisco Meraki MX security appliances, MS switching platforms, and MR wireless infrastructure Support and maintain LAN/WAN connectivity across customer locations and field sites Set up and manage both site‑to‑site and remote-access VPN solutions Build and enforce firewall configurations, access controls, NAT policies, and segmented network zones Assist with SD‑WAN implementations and ensure resiliency for carrier circuits Troubleshoot fiber links, optics/SFP modules, and structured cabling components Deploy, tune, and enhance Meraki wireless environments, including RF optimization Track and assess network health, performance, and reliability Maintain thorough and current documentation, diagrams, and network inventories Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalated network support Partner with ISPs, service vendors, and external contractors Travel Requirement This role involves approximately 10–25% travel to customer locations and project sites. Travel may include network diagnostics, new‑site buildouts, ISP or fiber installations, and infrastructure upgrade work. Some short‑notice travel may be necessary. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent professional background 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments Strong proficiency with Cisco Catalyst and Meraki technologies Practical knowledge of SD‑WAN, VPN implementations, ACLs, VLANs, and routing protocols Experience working with fiber‑based network systems Preferred Qualifications Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification background supporting distributed, multi‑location environments Awareness of cloud or hybrid networking concepts (Azure experience preferred) Work Environment Includes a blend of office work, remote network management, and on‑site technical support. Some after‑hours or weekend activity may be required for maintenance windows or unplanned outages. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Network uptime and stability across all environments Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) for incidents On‑time execution of planned changes, upgrades, and deployments Reduction of recurring issues or preventable outages Wireless performance, reliability, and signal coverage Adherence to security requirements and internal policies Accuracy and completeness of all network documentation Reporting and Documentation Deliver periodic network health, availability, and performance summaries to leadership Provide incident reporting, including root‑cause analysis and remediation steps Keep network diagrams, configuration records, and asset inventories current Track ISP performance, outages, and SLA compliance Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives Managed Service Provider (MSP) Coordination Partner with the Network MSP for monitoring, incident handling, and escalations Serve as the internal technical liaison for MSP‑related activities Review MSP ticket handling, outcomes, and adherence to SLAs Collaborate with the MSP on architecture updates, enhancement projects, and security initiatives Ensure smooth knowledge transfer, documentation accuracy, and alignment between internal teams and the MSP

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent professional background
3+ years of experience supporting enterprise network environments
Strong proficiency with Cisco Catalyst and Meraki technologies
Practical knowledge of SD‑WAN, VPN implementations, ACLs, VLANs, and routing protocols
Experience working with fiber‑based network systems

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification
background supporting distributed, multi‑location environments
Awareness of cloud or hybrid networking concepts (Azure experience preferred)

Responsibilities

Configure, operate, and diagnose issues with Cisco Catalyst Layer 2/Layer 3 switching environments
Oversee Cisco Meraki MX security appliances, MS switching platforms, and MR wireless infrastructure
Support and maintain LAN/WAN connectivity across customer locations and field sites
Set up and manage both site‑to‑site and remote-access VPN solutions
Build and enforce firewall configurations, access controls, NAT policies, and segmented network zones
Assist with SD‑WAN implementations and ensure resiliency for carrier circuits
Troubleshoot fiber links, optics/SFP modules, and structured cabling components
Deploy, tune, and enhance Meraki wireless environments, including RF optimization
Track and assess network health, performance, and reliability
Maintain thorough and current documentation, diagrams, and network inventories
Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalated network support
Partner with ISPs, service vendors, and external contractors
Deliver periodic network health, availability, and performance summaries to leadership
Provide incident reporting, including root‑cause analysis and remediation steps
Keep network diagrams, configuration records, and asset inventories current
Track ISP performance, outages, and SLA compliance
Contribute to capacity planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with the Network MSP for monitoring, incident handling, and escalations
Serve as the internal technical liaison for MSP‑related activities
Review MSP ticket handling, outcomes, and adherence to SLAs
Collaborate with the MSP on architecture updates, enhancement projects, and security initiatives
Ensure smooth knowledge transfer, documentation accuracy, and alignment between internal teams and the MSP