Network Administrator

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, McKinsol Consulting Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Network AdministratorOmaha, NE 68106 (hybrid) The Network Administrator will implement, maintain, and support Pacific Life s growing network infrastructure.This role will also collaborate with our corporate security team to design and build security controls.Required Skills: routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoSJob Requirements: Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in IT, configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)Candidate must have LAN/WAN technical skills and experience with the following L2 and L3 protocols and technologies: STP, 802.1q, IPSec, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, VPC, QoS, 802.1x. Be familiar with Cisco IOS-XE and NXOS.Candidate must be familiar with various platforms: Aruba Wireless, F5, Riverbed, Cisco (Catalyst, ISR, ASR, Nexus).Must understand open-source and other tools to assist in monitoring, troubleshooting and performance analysis.Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and attention to detailOne or more of the following certifications: Cisco CCNA or Cisco CCNPFlexible schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekendsB.S/MS in Engineering and/or Computer Science or equivalent experienceDesired Skills & Experience: Knowledge of Aruba ClearPass, SolarWinds and HPE routing/switching equipment is a plus. Cisco ACI is a major plusNetwork Administrator will support as follows:Implement products, platforms, software, hardware, or appliance-based solutions related to network and network security.Provides first level technical support to users concerning network operations.Diagnoses problems with network equipment and performs equipment repair or upgrades when appropriate.Consistently monitor and troubleshoot network stability and performanceInterface with management and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurationsMonitor organization s networks for security breaches and investigate violations when they occur.Use network tools for administration, maintenance, automation, and visualization reportingDevelops technical documentation describing the deployment, configuration, and management of network infrastructure.Participates in IT security audits. Responds to existing audits and ensures required controls are implemented as required.Capability to handle on-call responsibilities