Position: Full-Time
Location: Onsite daily in Oak Park, Illinois
Start Date: ASAP
Nationality: ANY
Windows Management Experts (WME) is looking for a Network System Administrator role for one of our valued clients. The individual must be versed and able to perform the following:
- Monitor the Contract’s programs/software, including VDS, ATMS, Solar Winds, and EMCMS. Other programs/software may include Centracs and Tactics.
- Ensure network availability, network security, and perform necessary maintenance.
- Be on call 24/7 to provide answers in emergencies and to support the Department and Contractor staff.
- Assist with the integration of newly installed equipment into the existing infrastructure.
- Document all proposed connections as directed by the Engineer.
EMC Work Requirements:
The education, knowledge, and skills required for this position are equivalent to that of a Network Administrator. The Contract requires that this individual possess the following:
Formal Education and Certification:
- College diploma or university degree in computer science, computer engineering, or information systems with ten (10) years of related work experience; or an associate degree with twelve (12) years of related experience.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Switching and Routing certification.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Network Administrator Requirements and Qualifications:
- Two years’ experience working on Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Two years’ experience working and programming on Windows Servers.
- Two years’ experience working on DHCP and DNS.
- Proficiency with the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) seven-layer model:
- Layer 1: Physical Layer
- Layer 2: MAC Address (Data Link Layer)
- Layer 3: Network Protocols
- Layer 4: Transport Layer
- Layer 5: Session Layer
- Layer 6: Presentation Layer
- Layer 7: Application/User Interface Layer
- Proficiency with TCP/IP Stack: Network Access, Internet, Transport, and Application Layers.
- Ability to calculate network addresses, subnet masks, broadcast addresses, and host IP address ranges (IPv4 and IPv6).
- Extensive experience in system and network creation and development.
- Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices.
- Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience conducting research on technology, trends, standards, and products.
- Solid track record in prioritizing and executing tasks under pressure.
- Experience providing guidance and leadership to systems engineers.
- Proven experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving system problems.
- Proven project planning and management experience.
- Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Excellent architecture and technical support skills.
- Strong documentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Must be able to navigate uneven and/or extreme terrains in the field.
Remember:
- The client requires US Citizenship (the customer is a state government agency)
- They require a valid driving license.
Core Values:
- Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
- Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
- Teamwork (Working Together)
- Excellence (Being Your Best)
- Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
Disclaimer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Please Send Your Resume to:
Shane Moore: smoore@winmgmtexperts.com
Dawn Johnson: djohnson@winmgmtexperts.com
Copy Cody Moore: cmoore@winmgmtexperts.com
