What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator position at Empower Professionals?
Role: Network Administrator Location: Hillsboro, OR (5 Day onsite)
Duration: 12 Month
Must Have Skills
Skill 1 8 Years of exp as Network Admin
Skill 2 6 Years of Exp in maintaining enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and data center network infrastructure
Skill 3- 4 Years of exp in Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, or equivalent networking technologies
Required Skills:
- Strong experience in enterprise network administration and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, or equivalent networking technologies.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and network security.
- Experience with firewall management, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access solutions.
- Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Wireshark.
- Knowledge of wireless networking technologies and enterprise Wi-Fi deployments.
- Experience with cloud networking concepts in Microsoft Azure and AWS.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with SD-WAN, network automation, and scripting tools such as Python or Ansible.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity best practices.
- Exposure to data center operations and structured cabling standards.
- Understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise change management procedures.
Qualification:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or related field.
- 7 years of experience in network administration and enterprise infrastructure support.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, Palo Alto PCCSA/PCNSA, or equivalent are preferred.