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City : Austin
State : Texas
Neos is Seeking a for a Senior Network Systems Administrator contract role for with our client in Austin, TX.
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs advanced (Senior-level) network systems work. This role works closely with the Building Automation and Risk Management business units. Work involves leading activities associated with local and wide area networks, Internet and intranet systems, and other data networks; enhancing, troubleshooting, and supporting data telecommunications networks; designing, installing, and monitoring networks; monitoring and analyzing existing network hardware and network management software; developing policies and procedures; preparing budget recommendations; and evaluating potential network enhancements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Creates switch configurations and develops templates to ensure continuity of operations
Troubleshoots multiple types of connections to include Wan and Lan Fiber and Copper connections
Monitors overall Network health and identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations
Manages network installation in new projects.
Performs advanced (senior-level) network systems work.
Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Oversee and/or conduct major studies regarding system usage, make recommendations for improvements, and determine network system requirements.
Review network system plans for completeness and accuracy and plan and schedule network studies and system implementations.
Analyze existing network and system procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
Analyze and define disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures.
Responds to network outages, incidents and manages problem calls and service requests.
Submits change management requests for approval and develops test, implementation and backout out plans for new changes
Provides technical advice and assistance to business units and management to support new TFC technology solutions.
Experience in dealing with remote sites using Firewalls and routers with external vender data circuits as well as local DIR MPLS circuits.
Performs related work as assigned. Responds and solves simple to complex network problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, MIS, or a related field.
Experience in local, campus and wide area networks.
Education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Cisco Network switch and router configuration experience.
Firewall configuration experience.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure of the State of Texas.
Preferred: Cisco certification preferred. Palo Alto certification preferred.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Valid State of Texas Class C drivers license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of local and wide area network management and configuration administration, configuration and management of
Cisco routers and switches.
Palo Alto Firewalls o Network Reporting tools Working knowledge of
MS Windows 10, 11, Server 2012, 2019, 2022, and Active Directory
Telecommunications and VOIP networking
Networking technology, including DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, SNTP, SMTP mail, FTP, and advanced routing concepts in a VM environment.
DIR policies and procedures preferred
Ability to be self-motivated, dedicated, and a problem solver.
Ability to serve as team lead and to train, plan and manage the work of others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of network facilities and data processing techniques, personal computer hardware and software, network operating system and security software, and performance monitoring and capacity management tools.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve specific network problems; and to communicate effectively.
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State : Texas
Neos is Seeking a for a Senior Network Systems Administrator contract role for with our client in Austin, TX.
- ONSITE - ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE AUSTIN, TEXAS WILL BE CONSIDERED***
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs advanced (Senior-level) network systems work. This role works closely with the Building Automation and Risk Management business units. Work involves leading activities associated with local and wide area networks, Internet and intranet systems, and other data networks; enhancing, troubleshooting, and supporting data telecommunications networks; designing, installing, and monitoring networks; monitoring and analyzing existing network hardware and network management software; developing policies and procedures; preparing budget recommendations; and evaluating potential network enhancements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Creates switch configurations and develops templates to ensure continuity of operations
Troubleshoots multiple types of connections to include Wan and Lan Fiber and Copper connections
Monitors overall Network health and identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations
Manages network installation in new projects.
Performs advanced (senior-level) network systems work.
Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Oversee and/or conduct major studies regarding system usage, make recommendations for improvements, and determine network system requirements.
Review network system plans for completeness and accuracy and plan and schedule network studies and system implementations.
Analyze existing network and system procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
Analyze and define disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures.
Responds to network outages, incidents and manages problem calls and service requests.
Submits change management requests for approval and develops test, implementation and backout out plans for new changes
Provides technical advice and assistance to business units and management to support new TFC technology solutions.
Experience in dealing with remote sites using Firewalls and routers with external vender data circuits as well as local DIR MPLS circuits.
Performs related work as assigned. Responds and solves simple to complex network problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, MIS, or a related field.
- years of experience in network management and systems administration, including three (3) years supervisory or lead worker experience.
Experience in local, campus and wide area networks.
Education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Cisco Network switch and router configuration experience.
Firewall configuration experience.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure of the State of Texas.
Preferred: Cisco certification preferred. Palo Alto certification preferred.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Valid State of Texas Class C drivers license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of local and wide area network management and configuration administration, configuration and management of
Cisco routers and switches.
Palo Alto Firewalls o Network Reporting tools Working knowledge of
MS Windows 10, 11, Server 2012, 2019, 2022, and Active Directory
Telecommunications and VOIP networking
Networking technology, including DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, SNTP, SMTP mail, FTP, and advanced routing concepts in a VM environment.
DIR policies and procedures preferred
Ability to be self-motivated, dedicated, and a problem solver.
Ability to serve as team lead and to train, plan and manage the work of others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of network facilities and data processing techniques, personal computer hardware and software, network operating system and security software, and performance monitoring and capacity management tools.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve specific network problems; and to communicate effectively.
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