Network Administrator

About Capital Technology Alliance:At Capital Technology Alliance, we believe changing the future of technology means valuing people. We are committed to building a collaborative, high-performing environment where professionals are empowered to deliver meaningful impact. Our teams work on challenging, often high-visibility initiatives that support mission-critical systems, enterprise modernization efforts, and data-driven decision-making.CTA is proud to demonstrate a high renewal rate with our employees and contractors. We place a high value on expertise. That’s why CTA is committed to paying top rates in the industry and connecting you with positions and flexible engagement options that match your skills and professional goals.Job Summary:The consultant will manage the client’s network infrastructure, including servers, network hardware, and software applications, with minimal supervision. The duties of a network administrator include maintaining and managing the IT infrastructure and network. Installing, maintaining, and supporting VoIP, LAN, and WAN infrastructures across the entire organization will fall within this role's purview. Additionally, this person should have a high degree of success integrating and/or troubleshooting network, VPN, firewall, Windows Servers/VMs, and cloud service issues.Job Duties:Managing domains: Creating and managing user accounts, assigning passwords, specifying group memberships, and monitoring compliance with AD policies and standards Auditing user permissions: Organizing users into groups to easily assign permissions to shared resources. Developing disaster recovery strategies and monitoring compliance with AD policies and standards. Develop documentation and diagrams of the entire clients network. Replicating directory information and making enterprise-level changes to the Active Directory, also monitoring synchronization, replication, and reviewing DC event and security logs Controls the daily operation of computer networks, including LAN-to-LAN and WAN systems; plans, suggests, and helps with the design of local or distant computer systems; assesses system performance and makes recommendations. Provides technical assistance and support to users of the Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, and the Intranet /Internet. Manages agency’s physical and virtual servers in a Windows and Azure environment, ensuring that each server has as close to 100% uptime as is practicable. Assists in maintaining the security of routers and servers from unauthorized intrusion by either physical or remote electronic means. Research and recommend network hardware and software, including telecommunications methods and protocols. Selects and installs bridges, routers, switches, hubs, and related equipment that support various networking protocols, and assists in installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system software. Analyzes and troubleshoots the network logs and tracks the nature and resolution of problems, monitors usage to ensure security of data and access privileges; monitors data to optimize network performance; and resolves critical network failures. Develops and implements network support and operational procedures; maintains existing LAN, internet, DNS, database, and electronic mail servers. Develops and maintains archiving procedures: researches and evaluates new technologies related to computer networking. Monitors the billing for network-related services provided to district customers. Participates in community and statewide work groups relevant to his/her areas of expertise; conducts local and regional technical workshops as directed. Serves as a primary contact with networking service providers and customers and plays a key role in negotiating and developing plans for future services; keeps abreast of new hardware or software products for system enhancements.