Network Administrator

Stefanini Group • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for Network Administrator in Atlanta, GA (Onsite) For quick apply, please contact Prakhar Goel Ph: 248 263 5255 / [email protected] W2 Only! Job Summary: Responsible for the installation and maintenance of client centralized Cisco oriented local and wide area networks. Also responsible for administering Microsoft TEAMS Phone environment. Support of Microsoft TEAMS Phone consists of configuring and installing physical phones along with coordination of business area requirements. Provides guidance to less experienced staff and delegates tasks to accomplish projects and goals. Research network vendor products to determine those which best meet client's needs; assists in presentation of information to management resulting in purchase and installation of hardware and software. Maintains contingency plans and coordinates testing. Performs performance and capacity monitoring and tuning. Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced. Maintains policies, procedures, and standards. Participates in strategic planning and on District-wide workgroups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent experience; preferred
• Five to Eight years Knowledge/experience in IT Network
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Strong initiative, analytical skills, and customer service skills.
• Ability to quickly grasp in depth understanding of procedures and networked systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate technical concepts to end-users.
• Proficiency in setting up, managing, and diagnosing issues across local area networks, including switches, routers, and firewalls
• Knowledge of network security protocols, threat prevention, access control implementation, and security best practices
• Experience with server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux), DHCP, DNS configuration and direct services
• Ability to use monitoring tools to track network health, analyze traffic patterns and optimize performance
• Capability to maintain accurate network documentation, clearly explain technical concepts, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Installs or oversees the installation and maintenance of Cisco hardware and software.
• Develops detailed work plans for both installation and continuing maintenance.
• Guides and directs a team of technicians involved in tasks and activities relating to network monitoring, operations, installations and maintenance of LAN/WAN networks.
• Support of Microsoft TEAMS Phone for the district which consists of configuring and installing physical phones along with coordination with central IT to support business area requirements.
• Consults with District end users on LAN/WAN computing needs.
• Assists users in problem analysis and provides technical support.
• Troubleshoots and resolves District end user problems as reported to the Corporate Help Desk.
• Analyzes and evaluates systems including hardware and software products to meet needs of users.
• Provides consultation to other department technical staff.
• Proven experience and understanding of networking concepts including OSI layers, networks, protocols.
• Manages projects for implementation of new LAN/WAN systems.
• Acts as project leader on District-wide automation projects; prepares and reviews documentation, and coordinates needed support activity for LAN/WAN environments, assigns work, sets deadlines, and monitors progress.
• Participates in System projects dealing with LAN/WAN systems
• Analyzes network performance data output for capacity planning purposes.
• Directs vendor activities and serves as primary contact to other support activities.
• Develops and maintains system documentation, operations procedures, contingency plans, and standards and guidelines for enterprise-wide environment.
• Assists with development of the District's automation strategic plan.
• Monitor network performance and availability
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and updates
• Respond to automated alerts and system warnings
• Ensure network uptime and reliability
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues
• Support end-users with network related problems
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues
• Configure and manage network equipment (switches, access points)
• Update network diagrams and configuration documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level