Network Administrator

ASM Research • Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, MN

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About The Position

The Network Administrator is responsible for building, supporting, administering, and optimizing the network and its associated hardware and software. The role deploys and troubleshoots small- to medium-scale network deployments, conducts routine tests to ensure network operability, and identifies network needs and capabilities from an end-user perspective. The Network Administrator resolves intermediate network problems and escalates large-scale issues appropriately.

The position includes installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining network infrastructure and related hardware and software, monitoring network integrity and performance, and supporting telecommunications operations involving voice, video, and data transport. The description notes that the duties and qualifications listed are not a comprehensive inventory of all work assigned to this classification.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with industry router and switch configurations.
• Knowledge of, and ability to practically apply, necessary testing practices and procedures.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Working technical knowledge of network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, wireless networking, routers, switches, load balancers, WAN optimizers, and cabling standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot by isolating and identifying faulty components or configurations so services can be restored to normal operation quickly.
• Experience troubleshooting LAN and WAN connectivity.
• CompTIA Network+ and/or CCNA certification.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or another related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in network administration.

Responsibilities

• Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Install, configure, manage, and maintain network infrastructure devices and related hardware and software.
• Identify network needs and capabilities from an end-user perspective.
• Monitor the network to maintain its integrity and operability.
• Deploy and troubleshoot small-scale to medium network deployments.
• Conduct tests to ensure developed and purchased network systems are functioning properly.
• Monitor network performance and perform intermediate network restoration and recovery actions.
• Operate, configure, and maintain telecommunications systems for voice, video, and data transport, along with associated hardware.
• Escalate large-scale network issues appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed